fired for taking care of sick sister

[mmmaylo]

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Iowa

I was wondering if I have a case against my previous employer.I worked there 8 years.I was fired for missing to many days.But I was taking my sister who has terminal cancer to doctor apponitments and chemo sessions.My immediate supervisor was saying I could have this time off but I was counted as absent.The weekend before I was fired I was ill,I called in.When talking to unemployment rep she said that I was put down as excused called in properly-unexcused.All managers kept telling me if I need time off to tell,them there was no problem. Thank You.

 

[rmet4nzkx]

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Iowa

I was wondering if I have a case against my previous employer.I worked there 8 years.I was fired for missing to many days.But I was taking my sister who has terminal cancer to doctor apponitments and chemo sessions.My immediate supervisor was saying I could have this time off but I was counted as absent.The weekend before I was fired I was ill,I called in.When talking to unemployment rep she said that I was put down as excused called in properly-unexcused.All managers kept telling me if I need time off to tell,them there was no problem. Thank You.

Did you apply for FMLA? You will have to asnwer some questions first to determin if you qualify.

 

[mmmaylo]

thanks for the reply
I wasn't on a leave. But I did take a leave earlier that month. A personal one, to handle the depression of finding out that the doctor felt there wasn't much more hope.I knew I couldn't afford to take anymore time off, I was the only income in household.I am drawing unemployment.

 

[rmet4nzkx]

That doesn't answer the question.
Did you take a personal leave because you were not qualified for FMLA?
Have you heard of Hospice care for your sister?
Has your sister applied for Social Security disability?

 

[Beth3]

rmet, the FMLA doesn't apply here. It is limited to caring for the parents, spouse, and children of the employee. If the poster's sister is a minor and the poster has acted in loco parentis in raising her, then the FMLA would apply but absent that, it does not.