Thread: Fmla

Originally Posted by Show-me

An eligible employee may bring a private civil action against an employer for violations. An employee is not required to file a complaint with the Wage and Hour Division prior to bringing such action.

My supervisor, who has had to battle false harrassment accusations from employees of questionable merit, says one may bring repeated consecutive private civil action against a person without even retaining an attorney. The sued person will surely always need to retain an attorney, an expensive proposition. Even if you don't show up(lots of good excuses with a difficult pregnancy), he must, or lose the suit. I don't know much about these legalities but I know there have been stranger things occur in our legal system. My super says you can almost turn water into wine with it if you know how and have the cajones!

The new "Da Man" has entered the thread. ALL PAY HOMAGE TO JAMES DA MAN!!! Can I be your friend?

Excellent idea and research!

Great Job Folks......Thanks again.

Spread the Word.

James I will send a PM.

And keep the rest of you posted.

For grins my wife asked her supervisor for a copy of the FMLA and forms needed. She was told that "Dave" wasn't too strict about the FMLA and forms wouldn't be needed, also they told her that they didn't have a copy of the FMLA or those forms.

I advised her to get the forms and have her doctor fill them out for her own protection.

It's obvious they A.) Don't know the law or B.) Want to circumvent the law

I will keep you guys posted.

Please do keep us posted.

my wife is getting cold feet but this came out in the news and it reinforced and gave a better understanding that they shouldn't be targeting pregnant women!

http://www.woai.com/news/local/story...1-182b8e3c2456

I can understand the way she feels. It is a lot of pressure and being pregnant. You know the deal, just be supportive and behind the scenes have your ducks in a row.

From http://federalsoup.com
Federal Benefits Q&A

QUESTION: “California passed a state law that says, beginning on July 1, 2014, people in California can get up to six weeks of paid family leave to bond with a new baby or take care of a sick family member. I am wondering: Does this state law apply to federal employees who live and work in California?”
ANSWER: No, the California law giving employees up to six weeks of paid family leave for those purposes does not apply to federal employees living and working in California.