Legal Question in Medical Leave in Virginia

fmla

My fiance just started a new job and

found out she is one month pregnant,

her current employer says she does not

qualify for fmla because she has not

worked there for a year. Legal?


Asked on 4/13/09, 5:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: fmla

Yes.(See FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE ACT SEC 101 DEFINITIONS (2) ElIGIBLE EMPLOYEE(A)(i)must be employed at least 12 months with the employer from whom the leave is requested and (ii)must have worked at least 1250 hours for that employer during the previous 12 month period.)

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Answered on 4/13/09, 5:59 pm


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