Question:
Anyone about to lose these jobs because of compliactions?

My son is about to lose his job because of complications with surgery. Any ideas out there?    — sextonglenda (posted on September 18, 2007)

September 18, 2007
Mrs. Sexton, is your son eligible for FMLA? If so, part of the purpose of FMLA (family leave medical act) is to protect one's job while they are taking care of medical issues, etc. -- their own medical issues, as well as immediate family medical issues.
   — Jasmine130

September 18, 2007
He can always take a medical leave of absence for a couple of months, or even 1 month. If he is having complications due to the surgery get the doctor to write him out of work ASAP so he does not lose his job. I took a 2 month leave for just the surgery part. Of course I lived on what I had saved and then had to borrow afterwards because no work, no income.
   — MCraig3

September 18, 2007
My son has only been able to work one full week since his surgery on May 2 of this year. Human resources is giving him a hard time. he is very depressed and this only makes it worse. he has not been able to walk for three weeks now.(neuropathy in his legs) He is coming along but it will take time. He did take two steps today. We were grateful for that.
   — sextonglenda

September 18, 2007
I am 13 months post op. I had surgery 8-9 of last year, well my first of many. I was out of work for 3 months due to complications and I recieved Temporary Disibility. It actually might back pay from like the first week after missing work. Check out my profile to read what happened if yor curious.
   — Shannon J.

September 18, 2007
As the first poster stated, check into FMLA (family medical leave act). From my understanding, his work CANNOT fire him, let him go etc during this time! If so, he could sue them. Double check on this to make sure. Good luck and God bless!
   — crystalsno

September 18, 2007
FMLA is a wonderful thing but, I think it may be limited to 12 weeks a year. Look into that and I pray I am wrong (don't know if every state has a different limit). He may also want to see what his employer has as far as a medical leave of absence. This in many companies is 6 mos to a year, but unpaid. Perhaps if he takes that leave he can file for state assistance during that time. I feel for him as I too was sick for about 4-5 mos one time(not related to my WLS). God bless and good luck!
   — tazthewiz23

September 27, 2007
Hi. My occupation is an employment services rep. FMLA is an answer for your son if the company he works for meets the FMLA mandated requirements. If a company has at least 50 employees they must allow for FMLA. Now that 50 employees can be within a region of 45 miles or less, provided that all locations are owned by the same owner. Also, one of the post is correct that 12 weeks are offered. The company has the liberty to set the fiscal year by what ever they use. (ie: Oct to Sept, Jul to June and ect). Keep in mind that any sick, personal, and vacation time must also be used toward that 12 weeks. The statement that the employer cannot fire him could be untrue. If the state is a right to work state, the company can fire anyone with no reason! Ohio is one of these such states. (Keep in mind, that they may be able to file for unemployment though, because the employer has to show just cause.) As you can tell, I work for the state gov't. Hope this helps.
   — dolphin94