New York City FMLA Lawyer
Many employers across New York State provide their employers with medical leave time under the federal Family Medical Leave Act. Unfortunately, there are times when employers will violate employees’ rights afforded under the FMLA, and if you believe this has happened to you, you should strongly consider speaking with an experienced New York City FMLA lawyer as soon as possible. Contact Mirza today to learn more about the FMLA and how our legal team can help preserve your rights.
FMLA Lawyer | Serving Clients throughout New York City
There are few things more important than being able to care for your loved ones or yourself. Our firm is here to help if you or your loved one are currently seeking medical leave from your employer who is interfering with your FMLA rights. Speak with a competent New York employment lawyer from our legal team to learn more about what we can do for you.
Qualifying Under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Unfortunately, not every employee will qualify under the Family Medical Leave Act. To qualify, you must work for an employer that has at least 50 employees that work within a 75-mile radius from the place of employment. You must also have logged more than 1,250 hours in the last 12 months at your current place of employment. If you meet these standards, you should qualify under FMLA, enabling you to take medical leave or care for a loved one (such as a newborn, relative, or newly adopted child).
Benefits You May Receive
If you qualify for FMLA, you may be eligible for a number of benefits. FMLA allows employees to receive up to 12 weeks of medical leave with the guarantee that they can return to their job or a substantially similar job within your company upon their return. That said, your employer is not required to pay you during this time, though some companies do offer this benefit.
If your employer has wrongfully denied your FMLA benefits, or you are currently facing interference with your FMLA benefits rights, you’ll need to hire a competent attorney with significant experience handling employment litigation matters. Our firm is prepared to guide you through each phase of the process ahead.
Statute of Limitations
If your rights were violated under the FMLA, you must file your claim within two years after the date of the alleged violation occurred. That said, if your position was terminated or your rights were violated under the FMLA willfully, you will have up to three years to file your claim. Note, however, that as a general rule of thumb, it’s always best to bring your case to a competent attorney sooner, rather than later.
Contact an FMLA Attorney Today
The bottom line is that if you believe your rights under the Family Medical Leave Act have been violated, our skilled FMLA lawyer is here to help. Contact Mirza Law today to schedule your initial consultation with our competent legal team.