Family Medical Leave FMLA

  • 2023 DFW Favorites
  • Clients' Choice Award AVVO
  • 5 Stars on Avvo
  • Best Lawyers in Dallas
  • Board Certified Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • AV Preeminent Peer Rated
  • Expertise: Best Employment Lawyers in Dallas
  • Super Lawyers

FMLA Lawyer in Dallas

Protecting Your Rights Under the Family & Medical Leave Act

Sometimes illness, severe injury, or accidents happen. This is never a happy time, and if it strikes someone in your family whom you love – like a spouse, a parent, or a child you need to understand what your legal rights are. These are going to be hard times working through those situations, but the good news is that individuals in these situations do have legally protected rights that cover their employment while taking care of family members when they need them most.

Scott Gilmore Thompson is committed to providing employee-focused legal assistance. The mission is to help individual employees without direct cost to them. Contact or call
(214) 238-8444 today for a case evaluation.

FMLA Law

The FMLA is an important law when it comes to taking time off due to medical issues for you or your family. Under the FMLA, an eligible employee is entitled to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during any 12-month period so long as they have been employed for at least twelve continuous months prior to the leave. During this leave, the employee’s job is protected.

There are certain conditions for which an individual can potentially qualify for FMLA leave

What Are Some FMLA Conditions?

The following conditions qualify under the FMLA for an employee to take leave if the other requirements are met:

  • The birth of a child & bonding time post-birth
  • Bonding time with foster care or adoption placement
  • A serious medical condition of the employee his/herself
  • A serious medical condition affecting an employee’s child, spouse, or parent
  • Military leave or deployment

The FMLA time can be taken all at once or it can be split up into intermittent chunks of time that are spread out over the calendar year. While the FMLA gives job protection for unpaid time off, it does not require employees in any way to provide pay or back pay for that missed time at work.

FMLA Interference & Violations

Two ways that an employer can get in trouble for violating employees’ FMLA rights are through “interference” or “retaliation.” It is unlawful for any employer to take actions that deny, interfere with, or violate protections that are explicitly granted to employees through the FMLA. If this happens, when a company tries to deny or minimize an employee’s rights or punish them for exercising them, then it’s definitely time to get an attorney involved to protect those rights.

There are a variety of ways these actions can take place, but it comes down to any action that takes away FMLA rights from employees, punishes them for exercising those rights, or interferes, prevents, or delays their lawful unpaid time off. If any of this happens, the employee needs to get an attorney.

“He negotiated a favorable settlement not long after the employer was brought into the case.”

- Ken B.

Need An FMLA Attorney? Call Today!

Scott Gilmore Thompson has skilled and experienced Dallas FMLA attorneys that understands what it takes to fight for your rights in the courtroom to get you the results that you deserve.


If you are an employee who feels that you have an FMLA case, contact Scott Gilmore Thompson today for a consultation on your case.


When You Need a Legal Expert in Your Corner, Call Scott Gilmore Thompson

Reach out to our firm today to discuss your unique situation and explore your options.

Scott Gilmore Thompson's Unique Approach to Employment Law

  • We Go to Court for You

    With several decades worth of experience representing companies, Scott Gilmore Thompson lawyers are confident in the courtroom and know how to strategize and position your case well in trial.

  • Board Certified Attorney

    Matthew Scott has held his Board Specialization in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for over 20 years.

  • Honesty & Transparency

    Scott Gilmore Thompson isn't interested in wasting anyone's time. You can expect honest, straightforward answers to your questions to get the help you need.

  • Personalized Representation

    No two cases are ever the same. If we take your case, we will create a legal strategy that fits your unique situation and meets your personal needs.