FMLA Violations | DiSilvio Young Law

Denying FMLA leave even when you're eligible
Firing or disciplining you for requesting or taking FMLA leave
Cutting hours, demoting, or reassigning you after leave
Refusing to reinstate you to your former role
Delaying or misclassifying your leave
Discouraging you from applying for leave or retaliating for doing so

If your employer took any negative action against you after an FMLA request or absence, you may have a valid legal claim.

You are covered under the FMLA if:

You work for a private employer with 50 or more employees, or a public employer of any size
You have worked there for at least 12 months (not necessarily consecutively)
You have worked at least 1,250 hours in the 12 months prior to your leave

If you meet these criteria and your leave qualifies under the law, your employer must comply.

What Can You Recover in an FMLA Violation Case?

FMLA Violations – Employment Law

Your Health and Family Come First. The Law Says So.

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protects your right to take time off work to care for your health or your family—without losing your job. Unfortunately, many employers ignore or violate this law, leaving workers vulnerable when they need support the most.

At DiSilvio Young, we stand up for employees who’ve been denied FMLA leave, retaliated against, or wrongfully terminated for exercising their legal rights. If your employer failed to follow the law, we’re here to make it right.

What Is the FMLA?

Common FMLA Violations

Who is Eligible for FMLA Leave?

The FMLA is a federal law that allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for specific family and medical reasons, including:

Recovering from a serious health condition
Caring for a seriously ill spouse, child, or parent
Birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child
Qualifying needs related to a family member’s military service

During this leave, your employer must maintain your health insurance and restore you to the same (or an equivalent) position when you return.

If your FMLA rights have been violated, you may be entitled to:

Reinstatement to your job
Back pay for lost wages and benefits
Liquidated (double) damages
Compensation for emotional distress
Attorneys’ fees and court costs

We’ll work with you to document the violation, assess damages, and pursue full accountability.

Why DiSilvio Young?

FMLA violations often occur when workers are already facing health or family stress. You shouldn’t have to fight a legal battle alone. At DiSilvio Young, we bring clarity, compassion, and aggressive legal advocacy to every case. We’ve helped countless clients protect their jobs and assert their rights—and we’re ready to help you.

Don’t Let Your Employer Ignore the Law

If your FMLA rights were denied or you were punished for taking leave, contact us today. We’ll review your case, explain your options, and help you take the next step toward justice.