Puerto Rico (Commonwealth but treated as a state in some laws like labor law - federal applies)
Good day to all:
I am a bit frustrated with my legal research specifically regarding the Family Medical Leave Act and taking for example a child with autism. I am a law student and cant find anything specific to autism and this benefit of the twelve weeks without pay. I found a case of Navarro v. Pfizer that does apply to parent's taking care of children over 18 (pregnant daughter) but I dont know exactly if autism would apply? I would assume so. If so, would it matter if the employee was hired before or after the condition was acknowledge? What rights exactly would the parent "taking care of" the child with a serious disability would have? How would the benefits apply? Is this a 12 week non pay benefit to leave per year? Would it be lawful to fire this person due to this condition? Also, but more on a social question, how many parent's of autistic children actually work outside their homes and have benefits for this situation? Is autism applicable for the FMLA? Are there any jurisprudence available?
Thank you so much,
Patiently Waiting Me.
Good day to all:
I am a bit frustrated with my legal research specifically regarding the Family Medical Leave Act and taking for example a child with autism. I am a law student and cant find anything specific to autism and this benefit of the twelve weeks without pay. I found a case of Navarro v. Pfizer that does apply to parent's taking care of children over 18 (pregnant daughter) but I dont know exactly if autism would apply? I would assume so. If so, would it matter if the employee was hired before or after the condition was acknowledge? What rights exactly would the parent "taking care of" the child with a serious disability would have? How would the benefits apply? Is this a 12 week non pay benefit to leave per year? Would it be lawful to fire this person due to this condition? Also, but more on a social question, how many parent's of autistic children actually work outside their homes and have benefits for this situation? Is autism applicable for the FMLA? Are there any jurisprudence available?
Thank you so much,
Patiently Waiting Me.