Legal Question in Medical Leave in Georgia

FMLA Retaliation

I am a Federal employee and have been at my job for 22 years. Earlier this year I was diagnosed with a hiatal hernea that causes severe reflux issues. I filed FMLA paperwork to cover those rare times that I miss work.

I have a bid position (specific duties) and can perform all of my duties without issue. On rare occasion I am asked to help in other areas when we are short handed. A few weeks ago I was asked to perform a task which aggrivated the hernea and caused me enough distress that sought medical attention.

Now I am being told that if I cannot perform ''other'' duties outside of my own I must provide medical documentation and go on ''light'' duty (which usually leads to removal from your job and transfer to another office).

Would I have legal recourse?


Asked on 11/19/07, 9:47 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
James R. Becker, Jr. Becker Law Firm

Re: FMLA Retaliation

You should again provide the medical record of your limitation. If you do not, you do not have any real good legal recourse under federal law if you get terminated.

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Answered on 11/19/07, 4:22 pm


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