In most cases, yes, you can be fired if your employer requires you to work in the office and you refuse. If you are scared to return to the office because of […]
Can I be fired if I don’t return to the office?
Can I take FMLA leave for special education meetings?
According to a recently written Department of Labor (DOL) opinion letter, parents can take FMLA leave to attend special education meetings, specifically Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings. What qualifies as an IEP […]
Should I accrue PTO days while out on FMLA?
I wish this was a simple yes or no answer, but it’s not. The answer really depends on your employer’s policy and the fact that they cannot discriminate. Let me explain. Most […]
Can I be fired for being an alcoholic?
If you were fired because your employer knows that you are an alcoholic, but you have never had a drink at work, showed up intoxicated nor let your drinking interfere with a […]
Do company holidays count toward my FMLA days off?
The answer to your question depends on whether you were planning on taking the full week off or working on a part-time schedule allowed under FMLA. If you were planning on taking […]
Can I take time off under FMLA for a death in the family?
We are sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, you cannot take time off of work for a death in the family under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). There is no federal […]