Fmla Leave Employer Restrictions

Summary

Employers in Georgia must comply with FMLA, allowing eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for qualified reasons. They cannot retaliate, force work during leave, or deny leave if it meets FMLA criteria. Employers can limit leave to what is medically necessary as stated by a healthcare provider. If issues arise, employees can discuss with HR, contact the U.S. Department of Labor, or consult a lawyer.

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What about the state of Georgia
In Georgia, the FMLA rules are the same as in Texas, since it is a federal law. Here's a quick summary for Georgia:
- Employers cannot deny eligible employees up to * weeks of unpaid leave for qualified medical and family reasons.
- Retaliation against employees for taking FMLA leave is prohibited.
- Employees cannot be forced to work during FMLA leave.
- Employers must restore employees to the same or an equivalent position after leave.
If you have more specific questions about your situation, feel free to ask!
Can they dictate how it is used?
Under the FMLA, employers cannot dictate how you use your leave as long as it meets the criteria for FMLA-qualifying reasons. However, they can require you to follow their usual and customary notice and procedural requirements for requesting leave, unless unusual circumstances prevent you from doing so. Is there a specific situation you're concerned about?
I was told I could not use my FMLA more than what the doctor wrote on the paperwork
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Employers can limit FMLA leave to what is medically necessary as stated by a healthcare provider. If you believe your employer is incorrectly limiting your FMLA leave, you may want to discuss the issue further or consult with a lawyer. Would you like more information on how to proceed?
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In this situation, your employer must adhere to what your healthcare provider states regarding your FMLA leave. If your employer is not following this, you can:
- Discuss with your HR department.
- Contact the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.
- Consider consulting with a lawyer.
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I was told that I was using it too much and they attempted to give me a occurrences which are when you violate the sick time protocols
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