Handling Complex Family And Medical Leave (FMLA) Cases in Wisconsin

Among the legal protections available to employees is the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In addition to the Federal FMLA laws, Wisconsin provides additional protection for employees under the Wisconsin Family and Medical Leave Act (WFMLA). Both laws allow employees of larger employers to take unpaid leave if they suffer a serious illness, or need to care for a family member. In other words, the law provides leave only to current employees, as opposed to the Americans with Disabilities Act. The protections of the ADA are available to you immediately. Contact a Milwaukee FMLA lawyer today.

Understanding Your Rights Under FMLA and WFMLA

An employee may take FMLA leave to recover from their own serious health condition or to care for a spouse, child, or parent with a serious health issue. Additionally, this leave can be used for the birth and care of a newborn child, for the placement of a child for adoption or foster care, or for reasons related to a family member’s military service.

Who is Eligible for FMLA and WFMLA?

• Employer Size: Must employ 50 or more employees.
• Hours Worked (WFMLA): At least 1,000 hours in the past 12 months.
• Hours Worked (FMLA): At least 1,250 hours in the past 12 months.

How Much Leave Can You Take?

• Federal FMLA: Up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave.
• Wisconsin FMLA (WFMLA): Up to 2 weeks of unpaid leave (runs concurrently with FMLA).

If you have had trouble getting permission for this time off, or if you have suffered retaliation for taking time off, contact a Milwaukee FMLA lawyer at Cross Law Firm, S.C.

Cross Law Firm, S.C., is an employment and business law firm offering comprehensive counsel and representation on the rights of employees and employers. While many law firms will only assist you with workers’ compensation, or advise you on a personal injury you have suffered, we are knowledgeable of all means of obtaining leave, compensation and remedies for discrimination.

Our Milwaukee FMLA lawyers also tailor our services to your needs. We are known for confidential, efficient and effective handling of delicate matters, and the professional approach 45 years of experience bring.

Contact Our Wisconsin Attorneys To Discuss Your Case

For information on how we can best serve your needs, call a lawyer about FMLA discrimination at 414-616-3229, or contact a Wisconsin Family and Medical Leave Act attorney online.