I was terminated from my job as a Unit Receptionist/Patient Care Technician w/ a hospital I was employed by for 12.5 yrs, for excessive absenteeism due to my husband being hospitalized multiple times (he is an ill diabetic, in end stage kidney failure), who hasn't walked or worked since his truck accident resulting from a diabetic low blood sugar; both my parents were terminally ill with cancer and in need of care at home. They are both now deceased, and my husband is disabled. I have not been able to find work since being terminated. Is there a violation of public policy or statutes I can stand on?
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April 21, 2013
Lisa F: ...
Addendum: I live in CT.
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April 21, 2013
Steven Daily: ...
Lisa, The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows some workers to take unpaid leave to help care for a seriously ill spouse or parent. Connecticut has a similar law. Did you request leave from work?
They wanted me to, but, I told them I was saving that time for when my mother became bedridden. As it was, that happened in December, nowhere near when they told me to do it. Someone who works in law enforcement, said there's a policy or something, that covers an employee who is the sole family member bringing home the financial means to meet the needs of the family. We also have a 16 yo daughter. I'm looking to see if there is a law or policy that they didn't consider, in terminating my employment, given my circumstances at that time. My work performance other than than the absences, was exemplary.
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April 21, 2013
Steven Daily: ...
Lisa, I'm not aware of a law or policy that would address this other than the federal FMLA and Connecticut counterpart. This law is designed specifically to protect employees in situations like this, and can be used multiple times.
Steve Daily LawServer.com
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April 21, 2013
Lisa F: ...
When they offered the FMLA to me, and I explained that I couldn't take it at that time, that I would need it more later when my mom became bedridden, they never said I could take then, with or without pay.
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April 21, 2013
Lisa F: ...
In other words, they never suggested I could take it then ALSO, again.
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