Pennsylvania Disability Attorney
Having Problems at Work With Your FMLA Rights?
Despite the protection of federal law, many employees encounter problems at work with exercising their right to leave for the birth of a child, a medical emergency involving a child or spouse, or their own needs for surgery or rest after intensive medical treatment. If you have lost a job or were forced to accept an undesirable assignment for reasons related to a medical leave or disability, contact a knowledgeable employment attorney at the Law Offices of John A. Gallagher.
We serve clients in Chester County and throughout southeast Pennsylvania
We help employment law clients with the full range of problems that can arise under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA):
- Unlawful refusal to allow you leave of up to 12 weeks upon proper request
- Unlawful refusal to allow you to take intermittent leave
- Termination, reassignment or demotion while you are actually on leave
- Discrimination or termination after you return from pregnancy or medical leave
- Failure to notify you of the date of your expected return to work
Our lawyers also advise clients about other problems related to disability and workplace rights, from an employer's refusal to work with you to make reasonable accommodations to disputes with private disability insurers who deny coverage or terminate benefits prematurely.
Injured and can't Work? How FMLA can Protect Your Job
If you've been injured in a non-work related accident, you may be temporarily disabled and unable to return to work. If your company hasn't discussed the options available to you for protecting your job, chances are you could find yourself out of a job or being asked to return to work before you are ready. Filing for medical leave under FMLA can protect your job if you have to go on short-term disability.
Whether your problem involves your rights under the FMLA, the ADA or a disability insurance policy, we can advise you about your options. Once you've chosen the strategy that best fits your objectives, we can present your claims for maximum effect either in negotiations or in court.
To learn more about the scope of our family leave and disability rights practice, contact the Law Offices of John A. Gallagher in Paoli or any of our other five Greater Philadelphia locations.