Indianapolis Employment Discrimination Attorneys

FMLA Claims Lawyers in Indianapolis, Indiana

Under federal and state law, employees have rights to workplace leave because of medical or health related circumstances. In Indianapolis, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) makes it illegal for an employer to deny leave to an employee because of a personal or family medical reason. At Schembs Sweeney Law, our attorneys represent employees who’s right to leave have been violated by an employer. If you believe that your employer has violated the Family and Medical Leave Act by denying you leave, then you should contact an Indianapolis Employment Law Attorney at our firm as soon as possible.

Our lawyers have worked with many clients whose employers are making it very difficult or even impossible for them to take leave. Employees have protected rights to obtain medical or health related leave in Indianapolis, and any worker facing discrimination or retaliation from an employer following a leave of absence from a pregnancy, disability, or other type of medical leave should consult with a lawyer at our firm to discuss options. Our experienced attorneys will provide you with legal advice regarding your rights and can help you with the following types of claims:

Pregnancy, maternity or paternity leave
Parenting time pending or following an adoption
Time off for surgery or any type of intensive medical procedure or treatment
Leave to care for a child, spouse, parent or family member who requires your help for a medical reason
Disability benefits
Discrimination or retaliation by an employer following your return to work after leave

Family and Medical Leave Act Attorneys

If you are planning on making a claim against your Indianapolis employer for violating the FMLA, the following requirements must be met:

Your employer must have a minimum of 50 employees
You must have worked for your employer for at least a year
You must have worked a minimum 1250 hours for your employer during that year (25hrs/week for 50 weeks)

If you and your employer meet the above criteria, you will need to contact an Employment Lawyer at Schembs Sweeney Law Firm today to discuss your FMLA Claim!