Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Violation

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for serious health issues, to care for a family member, or for specific family emergencies without worrying about losing their job. A violation occurs when an employer retaliates against an employee for taking FMLA leave, such as firing or demoting them. In wrongful termination law, this means the employee can claim they were unfairly treated because they exercised their right to take necessary leave under the FMLA, leading to legal recourse against the employer.