What are my rights and remedies if my employer violates the FMLA?
• You can file a complaint with the Department of Labor, which will investigate and, if appropriate, pursue your FMLA claim for you. • You can also go to court on your own and file a civil lawsuit. If you win, you can recover: • lost pay and benefits plus interest, or the cost of providing care to a seriously ill family member, plus interest. These are your “economic damages”; • a penalty equal to twice the amount of your economic damages; • reinstatement, promotion, or an injunction against you from returning to your job; and • attorneys fees, expert witness fees and court costs.
