The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a United States labor law that requires employers to provide certain employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for specified family and medical reasons. Employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who exercise their FMLA rights. FMLA violations by employers can include denying an employee’s leave request, firing an employee who takes FMLA leave, or otherwise discriminating against an employee based on their FMLA status.
FMLA violations can have serious consequences for both employees and employers. Employees who are denied FMLA leave may lose their jobs, their health insurance, and their ability to care for their family members. Employers who violate the FMLA can be subject to fines, back pay awards, and other penalties.
