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Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Violations

Are you facing discrimination over leaves? Were you fired due to medical leave? Even the best employees deserve leave when required. If your employer is denying leaves, even after stating in the employee contract, it's a violation of FMLA; you need FMLA lawyer. Contact Mijares Law to advocate for you!

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Dan M.
4 reviews

Ms. Mijares is an excellent attorney. She helped me with my work contract, addressed my issues and concerns, and did it in a timely manner. She was very thorough. I would highly recommend her.

Dan M.

4 reviews

Ms. Mijares is an excellent attorney. She helped me with my work contract, addressed my issues and concerns, and did it in a timely manner. She was very thorough. I would highly recommend her.

About FMLA

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) covers employees and employers for work-life balance. Under FMLA law, the employees are subjected to leave to take care of illness or family member's illness. The job position must be opened by the employer to employee returns. If your employer retaliates, it's a violation of FMLA. You can hire us as your FMLA lawyer to advocate for you.

Here are some of the things FMLA covers:

  • Up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in case of- Childbirth, taking care of a spouse, taking care of a newborn baby, or employee's health.
  • Taking care of things in case a family member is active in military duties.
  • Up to 26 unpaid leave in case of injury or illness of an employee or family member.

Get in touch with us for FMLA rights advocacy!

FMLA covers employees and employers with certain criteria. An attorney will ensure you comply with rules and regulations to avoid FMLA violations. No matter how dear your job is for you, there's nothing more important than your and your family's health. Any employee retaliating in such cases is subjected to legal action. Our society understands the importance of work-life balance and health, so FMLA was formed in 1993. For certain events, employees become eligible for leave under FMLA.

FMLA Exceptions

Both employees and employers have certain criteria to get FMLA, as it does not cover small employers.

Employee Criteria:

  • Must have worked for 1250 hours in the last 12 months for the same employer.
  • Must work under FMLA-eligible employers.
  • Must be under 75 miles of the employer's worksite.

Employer Criteria:

  • Must have 50 or more employees on a payroll within 75 miles of reach.
  • A public agency, public & private secondary school is immediately covered; it doesn't have to fulfill minimum employee requirements.
  • Employers must maintain existing health insurance during leave.

Contact FMLA violation attorney for your case.

Many employers don't provide leave, even if it's unpaid; in such cases, the FMLA is violated. If your employer is denying FMLA leave, consult an FMLA violation attorney. I at Mijares Law can advocate for you and ensure you get your rights.

I at Mijares Law can advocate for you and ensure you get your rights!

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My Work Through Their Words

Dan M.

4 reviews

1 year ago

Ms. Mijares is an excellent attorney. She helped me with my work contract, addressed my issues and concerns, and did it in a timely manner. She was very thorough. I would highly recommend her.

Vernon G.

8 reviews

8 months ago

I worked with Kristin regarding two separate agreements and was very happy with the guidance and advice she gave me. Her legal advice was sound, insightful and helpful.

Bonnie P.

3 reviews

12 months ago

Kristin did a great job in helping me understand a very complicated legal issue. She also advised me, beyond the scope of the issue, on business law matters in general. I would recommend her to anyone facing a confusing legal problem with their business.

Joseph G

1 review

10 months ago

I've worked with Kristin on a few issues as a business owner and could not be happier with her ethics, her insight and her help.

Cindy G.

7 reviews

7 months ago

I highly recommend Kristin to anyone facing challenges at work. Her expertise, dedication, and ability to resolve my situation through a successful outcome were truly impressive. If you're dealing with legal issues in your workplace, her guidance can make a significant difference in achieving a fair and positive resolution.

Case Studies

Oil & Gas Executive

A company executive had to take several days of medical leave after his son suddenly fell ill. However, while on leave, his company suddenly fired him, claiming his work had recently been sub-par. The company’s excuse that they had not illegally infringed on his protected medical leave did not hold water, and it chose to instead offer a settlement not long after the case was filed.

Human Resources/Service Industry

A store clerk needed several weeks of medical leave after she suffered complications following a routine surgery. When she was due to return to work, her employer fired her, alleging she had failed to submit the required paperwork to ensure her medical leave was “protected.” Kristin Mijares filed suit for retaliation and wrongful termination and negotiated a substantial settlement for the clerk’s damages and emotional distress.

Business Counseling

Kristin Mijares counseled a prominent Dallas physician’s group on how to handle problem employees, complaints of discrimination or harassment, partnership disputes, terminations, or discipline. Ms. Mijares also drafted personnel handbooks, employment agreements, separation agreements and restrictive covenants. In addition, she handled the group’s employment defense negotiations and litigation and offered litigation support to in-house counsel.

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