Today was my first day back at work. and...

SueAZ · June 18, 2008

FLMA is a federal law and applies to almost all businesses. You may not be paid for time taken but it should NOT be a reason for removal from your job. You are allowed 12 weeks FLMA. Talk to you HR dept if you have one. I'm taking 6 weeks FLMA.

LeslieR041906 · June 18, 2008

Maybe I should call and ask them.. this company is shy of 50 people...its unpaid???

SueAZ · June 18, 2008

If you have sick time or vacation time you usually can use that. It is not a form of paid leave. Just a law that doesn't punish people for having to take time off for illness, caring for a child or parent, or under going medical treatment.

LeslieR041906 · June 18, 2008

I would have had to put in for it prior to my surgery, but, Ive been out a lot during the past year, cause Ive been sick. A lot, thus the reason I got the lap band. Every time I would go into work I had a note, I have fibromyalgia, and that put me out a lot, and the fact I have a 2 year old who gets a cold and somehow magically I get it, doesnt help. So, I used up all my vacation time and my sick time. Ive been there a little over a year, I only got 5 sick days, and 5 vacation days. Not much really. Thats why I fear that they will let me go when I go back tomorrow. I guess, Im not really upset about it. Cause like I said prior I want to go back to school.

aubrie · June 18, 2008

liquids in, liquids out did NOT apply to me. I was so constipated after surgery, I called the doctor in tears 6 days later and in pain!!! Sorry I can't relate to the loose poo, but I really think you overdid it going back to work. Take care of yourself!!! You just had major surgery. I was out for 10 days, and still could have used a couple more.