by RJsmalls on September 16th, 2006

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If i have a sick child that had to go to the hospital and I missed work because of it, I am getting pressure from my supervisor saying i can't miss work. Is this legal?

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by Namaste formerly future_health_educator on September 16th, 2006
If you live in the U.S. and have worked for a company that has more than 50 employee's for 12 months or more (does NOT have to be consecutive) you have rights under the MFLA act. (Marriage and Family Leave) I would either talk to the human resources dept. if there is one or speak to a lawyer who if familliar with this type of law. The lawyer may give you a free consultation. If you are really detertmined you can contact the department of labor. If you work for a smaller company than I don't think there is anything you can do other than go over your supervisor's head. I volunteer at a children's hospital and see kids alone all the time it's very sad and kudos to you for staying with your child.

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http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/fmla/
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- Great answer. It is sad that we have to have a federal law to protect a parent caring for their child.
  
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by Pogster on December 13th, 2006
If you work for a small company (under fifty employees) it is legal for him to not allow you time off for this purpose.
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