Are there time limits for filing an appeal to a Civil Service Commission?
Yes. It is very important that you file an appeal to the Civil Service Commission within the required time period.
moreThe Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law enacted in 1993 that provides qualifying employees with the ability to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in certain circumstances, such as:
In order to seek leave under the FMLA, the employer must be a “covered employer” and a person seeking leave benefits must fulfill the work requirements of the position.
Employer Requirements
All governmental employers are considered “covered employers” under the FMLA, regardless of the number of employees working for the employer. Governmental employers included federal, state, and local governmental entities, as well as elementary and secondary schools.
Private employers will be “covered employers” subject to the FMLA if they employ more than 50 workers.
Employee Requirements
In order to qualify for FMLA benefits, an employee must:
It is strictly unlawful to terminate or otherwise discriminate against an employee because that employee took or requested FMLA leave. An employee who is terminated for taking or requesting FMLA leave has a claim of unlawful termination.
If you are being denied leave under the FMLA and you and the employer both qualify as being covered under the Act, or if you believe that you have been terminated or discriminated against because you took or requested FMLA leave, we can help. Please call our office at (617) 521-8600 for a free consultation to learn more about our services.