Nashville FMLA Lawyer

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law designed to help ensure that people are given unpaid leave for various medical and family-related events. The law applies to specific employers under certain circumstances, but allows extended time off for illness, pregnancy and other situations.

However, not all employers comply with this federal requirement. Examples of FMLA violations include demotion or placement in a nonequivalent position upon return; or even termination. Contact Nashville FMLA lawyer Wade B. Cowan online or call 615-352-2331 or 866-274-2409 today if you believe your FMLA matter was handled unfairly.

Know Your Rights

Your own serious health condition entitles you to up to 12 weeks of leave. Once you have completed your rehabilitation, your employer is required to restore you to your job. The law governing medical leave rights has very strict requirements. You need a lawyer who has spent more than 20 years handling medical leave cases in Tennessee to make sure your rights are fully represented.

Pregnancy And Maternity Leave

Many issues involving all other employees also apply to new mothers who take leave from work under the FMLA. However, there are other specific situations where employers violated protections afforded to pregnant employees under the act.

For example, a pregnant employee would be allowed to take leave under the FMLA because of severe morning sickness. Just like any other form of leave, you must be allowed to return to the same job (or equivalent) you had before you left.

Contact A Nashville FMLA Attorney

Contact Nashville, Tennessee, attorney Wade B. Cowan online now to schedule an initial consultation or call 615-352-2331 or 866-274-2409.