Do I qualify for FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) coverage?
The Human Rights Commission does not enforce the FMLA, as it is a federal law. The Commission, can, however, provide you with information and technical assistance on the FMLA. Only certain employers are covered by the FMLA, and only certain employees are eligible for FMLA coverage. The United States Department of Labor (DOL) enforces the FMLA, or, you can seek assistance from a private attorney. For more information on the FMLA, you can visit the DOL’s website: http://www.dol.gov/elaws/fmla.htm or contact the DOL office closest to Columbus: Indianapolis District Office US Dept. of Labor ESA Wage & Hour Division U.S. Courthouse 46 E. Ohio Street Room 413 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: 1-866-4-USWAGE (1-866-487-9243) Ella Johnson District Director Synopsis of the FMLA: Covered employers (fifty or more employees or a government agency) must grant an eligible employee (employed at least twelve months and worked at least 1250 hours at a work place with fifty or more employees within a sevent
