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Old 10-30-2009, 11:46 AM
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FMLA Violation

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Hi everyone! Does anyone out there know if you can/should file a lawsuit against your employer for violating FMLA? I was fired and then re-hired and given back pay once I filed a Dept. Of Labor complaint and the violation was pointed out, however this has happened TWICE and it has been extremely stressful, and they just have a smug attitude like they can do this whenever they want, because most employees wont take the time to file a DOL complaint. I just don't know if I can sue, because they have given me back pay, however there is still the pay I missed due ot missed overtime opportunity. Plus, just the stress and humiliation of getting fired illegally. What to do?
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Old 10-30-2009, 12:22 PM
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This is an either/or situation - you either file a DOL claim or you sue. You can't do both. (And you can't sue for humiliation at all.)
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Old 10-30-2009, 12:27 PM
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I see..Ok, thanks eerelations!
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