They said I didn't need to apply for FMLA because most of the time off was covered by PTO and that I just needed to take a leave of absence. They said that since only one shift would not be paid, FMLA was not necessary. Should I have insisted in getting FMLA anyway?
They were aware ahead of time that I would be gone for the one extra shift without PTO ahead of time. I arrived home the day after that shift and a day before my next one. They requested that I call when I returned home, and I did and they advised me that I was fired. When I asked why, they said...
I recently went to China to adopt a girl. I know that adoption is covered under FMLA. When I informed my employer that I needed to go and asked about FMLA, I was told I didn't need to file and it would be no problem. I had nearly 2 weeks of paid time off, and I stated that I would need the 2...