Houston Family and Medical Leave Attorney

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was signed into law in 1993 to protect workers who need to miss work for medical reasons. Before it was passed, employees took the risk of losing their jobs if they suffered a long illness, or had to care for a sick family member. Unfortunately, there are still companies today that try to get away with violating this important law.

If your employer is not complying with FMLA regulations, you need to contact a Houston family and medical leave lawyer as soon as you can. It is important to fully understand your rights and responsibilities before filing a claim against your employer. Call the Ross Law Group at 800-634-8042 to get started on your claim today.

Who Qualifies for the FMLA?

Employers are under the jurisdiction of the Family and Medical Leave Act if they are:

• Private companies with 50 or more employees within a 75-mile radius
• Private or public primary or secondary schools
• Government agencies

To qualify for protection under the Family and Medical Leave Act, you need to work for your employer for at least 12 months, and work at least 1250 hours within those 12 months. A Houston family and medical leave attorney can help you determine whether you qualify.

What Rights does the FMLA Grant?

All qualified employees have the right to miss a certain amount of work if they:

• Suffer a serious medical condition
• Need to care for a seriously ill or injured relative
• Have or adopt a new child

You may miss up to 12 weeks of work within a 12 month period while you recover or help your family member. This time may be taken all at once, or within short periods throughout the year. If you have a parent, child, or spouse in the armed forces, you can miss up to 26 weeks of work if he or she is injured in the line of duty.

Contact Us

To discuss your rights with an experienced Houston family and medical leave attorney, contact the Ross Law Group at 800-634-8042.