Florida FMLA Attorney

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a national law signed by President Bill Clinton in 1993. The goal of the law was to recognize and give employees the right to take time off for specific issues relating to family matters. However, some employers may purposely violate the FMLA laws due to the simple fact that it may not be profitable for them to respect the rights of their employees. In such circumstances, it is imperative that the employee contact a FMLA attorney at the law office of Brody, Obeidy & Marcellus P. A.. Only a FMLA attorney can determine if an employee's rights were violated and know the appropriate actions to be taken.

Were you or someone you know denied your family or medical leave rights at the workplace? Contact a Florida FMLA Attorney at the law office of Brody, Obeidy & Marcellus P. A.

According to FMLA laws, an employer must allow an eligible employee, which is any one that works for an employer that has 50 or more employees or have worked 1,250 hours in a 12 month period, up to 12 work weeks of unpaid leave for any of the following conditions:

• An employee has a medical issue that prevent the employee from performing his or her duties
• A current birth of a newborn child of the employee
• The employee had a child from an adoption or foster care agency placed in their home
• To care for an immediate family member.

We work hard in order to provide a better life for our loved ones. For the most part, they are the focal point in our lives and it is only right for an employer to respect the delicate relationship between an employee and his or her family. When an employer refuses to do so, they are not only disrespecting the law, they are disrespecting you. If your employer is violating your rights, do not hesitate to contact a lawyer who is experienced and knowledgeable in FMLA laws. An attorney at the law office of Brody, Obeidy & Marcellus P. A. can provide you the legal help you are seeking.

Were you or someone you know denied your family or medical leave rights at the workplace? Contact a Florida FMLA Attorney at the law office of Brody, Obeidy & Marcellus P. A.