Re: FMLA

August 11, 2005

I always thought you had to work for a large company that was

regulated by the federal government. The last place I worked told us

that they didnt have to allow the leave because they had less than

50 employees. Not sure if this is true or not.

Penny

> I just want to share with those of you who might not be aware that

there is a benefit call FMLA-Family Leave of Absence, which can be

used so you can have time off from work to be with your loved one.

You can take up to 3 months off in a years time either in increments

or all together. As a hospital nurse, I was on FMLA for 3 years. I

was able to take off to care for my Dad without notice. Sometimes,

I took a week, most of the time I took just a few hours or day. I

really tried to budget my time off, because LBD goes on for so

long. Even though my absence my have impacted the unit, it was

never held against me. I have a feeling that the employer is not

allowed to descriminate against you for taking time off. I have

recently retired and don't have the worry of balancing family

problems along with work. Thank God!!!! The FMLA is regulated. For

more info, look it up on the internet. it was a God send for me!

> Thanks for listening,

> Gerry

>

August 11, 2005

As I understand it, American's president bush has been working with the

congress to terminate this FMLA program. As I understand it, Basically sick

leave can be used to allow for the caregiver to take time off work.

Apparently, having employees " off work " is not " pro business " .

If you think it is important, a letter of support to your congressman /senator /

president couldn't hurt.

Dann

Gerry Deverell wrote:

I just want to share with those of you who might not be aware that there is a

benefit call FMLA-Family Leave of Absence, which can be used so you can have

time off from work to be with your loved one. You can take up to 3 months off

in a years time either in increments or all together. As a hospital nurse, I

was on FMLA for 3 years. I was able to take off to care for my Dad without

notice. Sometimes, I took a week, most of the time I took just a few hours or

day. I really tried to budget my time off, because LBD goes on for so long.

Even though my absence my have impacted the unit, it was never held against me.

I have a feeling that the employer is not allowed to descriminate against you

for taking time off. I have recently retired and don't have the worry of

balancing family problems along with work. Thank God!!!! The FMLA is regulated.

For more info, look it up on the internet. it was a God send for me!

Thanks for listening,

Gerry

August 11, 2005