Filing FMLA & Disability Rights Lawsuits in Jacksonville
Are you looking for an experienced and effective Medical Leave Act attorney in the Jacksonville area to represent you in a lawsuit? Halkitis Law PLLC is here to help you navigate the complexities involved in the law and the process of filing a suit. There are very strict laws in place which are intended to protect workers when they are in need of medical leave and to prevent any type of disability discrimination.
Has your employer failed to provide you with reasonable accommodations or medical leave? Whether you are currently facing discrimination, have been denied medical leave, or have been hit with any type of retaliation, our legal team is here to represent you.
- There are specific qualifications which your employer must meet in order to be eligible for family medical leave, including:
- You have been employed for at least one year
- You have worked at least 1,250 hours in that time
- Your employer employs at least 50 people
Trusted Employment Law Firm in North Florida
With 30 years of combined experience in the field, our attorneys and staff are very knowledgeable about the Medical Leave Act and related laws. You can rely on us to provide you with attentive advocacy and effective, knowledgeable advice. Although you would expect your employer to abide by the protections of the Family Medical Leave Act, this does not mean that they will or do. You have rights, and you should not allow your employer to violate them or take advantage of you.
Our firm handles a wide range of FMLA matters at various stages. This may include a denial of requested time off, being fired after requesting leave, or being forced to change shifts or having your responsibilities limited.
