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FMLA Violation Lawyers Protect Your Leave Rights

The Family and Medical Leave Act protects eligible employees who need time off for serious health conditions, childbirth, or caring for a family member. If your employer denied your FMLA leave, fired you for taking it, or retaliated against you, a FMLA violation lawyer from YesLawyer can help. Get a free case evaluation with no upfront costs.

Common FMLA Violations by Employers

Many employers violate the FMLA in ways employees may not immediately recognize. A FMLA violation lawyer can evaluate whether your employer broke the law:

  1. Your employer denied your FMLA leave request despite your eligibility
  2. You were fired, demoted, or disciplined for taking or requesting FMLA leave
  3. Your employer failed to restore you to the same or equivalent position after your leave
  4. Your employer interfered with your right to take leave by discouraging or threatening you
  5. Your employer counted FMLA-protected absences against you in attendance policies
  6. Your employer failed to properly notify you of your FMLA rights

FMLA violation claims generally must be filed within two years (or three years for willful violations). Get a free evaluation from a YesLawyer FMLA violation lawyer today.

Get a Free FMLA Evaluation

Your right to medical and family leave is protected by federal law. If your employer violated the FMLA, get a free, confidential evaluation from an experienced FMLA violation lawyer at YesLawyer. No fee unless we win.

How It Works

  1. Free Evaluation: Tell us about your FMLA situation for a free case evaluation.
  2. Meet Your Lawyer: Get matched with an attorney experienced in FMLA violation cases.
  3. We Fight for You: Your lawyer handles your FMLA claim. No fee unless we win.

Frequently Asked Questions

What qualifies as an FMLA violation?

FMLA violations include denying eligible leave, firing or demoting an employee for taking leave, failing to restore the employee to the same or equivalent position, counting FMLA absences against attendance, or discouraging leave requests.

Am I eligible for FMLA protection?

You are eligible if you worked for your employer for at least 12 months, worked at least 1,250 hours in the past year, and your employer has 50 or more employees within 75 miles of your worksite.

Can I be fired for taking FMLA leave?

No. It is illegal for your employer to fire, demote, or retaliate against you for taking or requesting FMLA leave. If this happened to you, you may have a strong legal claim.

What damages can I recover for FMLA violations?

You can recover lost wages and benefits, liquidated damages (equal to lost wages), and attorney fees. If the violation was willful, you have up to three years to file your claim.