FMLA
The Family Medical Leave Act
FMLA is a federal law sponsored
by labor unions. It protects certain
workers from discipline when using
time away from work to care for
their own serious medical condition,
or that of an immediate family
member.
Here's The Most Important
Thing To Know About FMLA
If you have a dependability
problem which is legitimately caused
by your own serious medical
condition (or a family member), then
request FMLA.
It really comes down to just
that.
Please do not make the mistake of
unnecessarily subjecting yourself to
company discipline for
dependability.
FMLA requires specific things.
For example, a worker must have
worked 1250 or more hours in the
preceding twelve month period. FMLA
also has some loopholes, which
United Airlines attempts to abuse.
For example, your doctor must insert
language into your paper work
protecting your regular days off
from counting towards FMLA.
Sound complicated?
It is somewhat. That's why you
need a qualified EAP assistant to
help with FMLA, and even to
coordinate with your health care
provider.
Don't allow United Airlines, or
any company to abuse you. Instead,
call the EAP Main Number for
information and help.
(303) 348-3755
Main Office
Bryan Hutchinson,
How Does FMLA Differ From
EAP?
The Employee Assistance Program
is a program for helping employees.
The Family Medical Leave Act is a
law that protects certain employees
who must be away from the work
place. EAP and FMLA often go hand in
hand.
The important thing isn't
understanding all the differences.
What is important is getting help
with problems before they become
overwhelming.
In the case of dependability and
discipline, the important thing is
to request protection under the FMLA
law, rather than enduring abusive
discipline from United Airlines.