Can an employer deny time off for spousal bereavement because it has been 4 months since the date of death.
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Can an employer deny time off for spousal bereavement because it has been 4 months since the date of death.
a co-worker’s husand died in Mar. She took 2 wks off. She returned full time to a 33 employee MD office. She is struggling and now wants sometime of. Our office mgr denied her request until the end of summer so that other emploees could have their vacations and requested time-off. Is she eligible for family leave act? did she wait too long to reqest time off?
Asked on June 30, 2009 under Employment Labor Law, Ohio
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately it appears this is all up to the employer in your state. FMLA has nothing to do with it. Try consulting with a labor lawyer in Ohio to determine case law loopholes.
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