Pennsylvania Family and Medical Leave Attorneys
Family & Medical Leave
The Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, requires employers to provide eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during a given year to deal with their own health, the health of a spouse, immediate family member, or the birth or care of a newborn child. At Clark & Krevsky, we protect the rights of employees throughout Pennsylvania who seek time off under FMLA. If your job is in jeopardy after taking leave for medical reasons or an employer is refusing to grant you unpaid leave, we can help you understand and pursue your rights and options.
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The Family and Medical Leave Act is a federal statute that protects employees who take a leave of absence to care for themselves of an immediate family member for medical reasons, including sickness, pregnancy, childbirth, and adoption. While Pennsylvania has no similar statute to protect workers, most workers in the state are protected by FMLA. Here are some important features of FMLA that apply to employers with over 50 employees:
- Who Does it Cover: The FMLA covers employees who have been working for the employer for at least a year and have worked at least 1,250 hours in the past twelve months.
- What Do You Get: It provides for up to twelve weeks of unpaid job-protected leave, and prevents people from getting fired when they utilize this benefit.
FMLA Protecting Military Families and Service Members
The Family and Medical Leave Act was recently amended to provide members of the military and their families certain benefits. If your son, daughter, spouse, or parent is on active duty or has been notified of impending call or order to active service, you can take up to twelve weeks time off to help them. You could be granted as many as 26 weeks of leave to care for a service member who has undergone medical treatment, recuperation, therapy, or has suffered a temporary disability.
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If you believe that you may be eligible for benefits under the Family and Medical Leave Act or suffered retaliation for exercising those rights, our employment lawyers can assess your claim and help you understand your options. Located in Harrisburg, our offices offer free parking and we represent clients across Pennsylvania. Call 888-593-6283 or contact us on-line today to schedule a consultation.
