Leslie was employed at a nail salon for 15 years earlier than it went out of enterprise. She known as Nail Temp, an area temp specializing in magnificence and salon companies. On June 14, 2000, Nail Temp positioned Nancy at an area salon known as Nail Perfection. Nancy labored 40 hours per week and began making nice buddies at Nail Perfection. She cherished their new ergonomic chairs and was blissful to make use of all the newest cosmetics that Nail perfection supplied. Each week, she would cease by Nail Temp on the way in which house to select up her paycheck. Leslie was thrilled.
Regardless of Leslie’s success at work, nonetheless, she struggled at house. Her adopted daughter Wendy at all times managed to this point the fallacious males and developed a drug downside. On April 20, 2001, Wendy had a child boy, Rudy. One morning in Might 2001, Wendy dropped Rudy off with Leslie and promptly took off along with her newest beau. Leslie supplied for Rudy from the time he was 1 month previous. He lived in her home and he or she supplied his meals and his care. Wendy often contributed to his assist, and got here by about as soon as a month for a go to.
In January of 2003, Leslie was provided a full-time place at Nail Perfection. Her boss broke the excellent news by saying, “Nice information! No have to drop by the previous temp company anymore – you’re one in all us now!”
In April of that very same 12 months, Rudy fell down and broke each arms and each legs. With so many casts, Rudy required full-time care. Leslie requested FMLA go away to care for her grandson. When she requested her boss, he stated, “Ooooh- want we might assist. However since you could have solely labored right here for three months, we don’t have to offer FMLA.” When Leslie protested, he stated, “Truthfully, Leslie, I’m sorry, however I can’t enable you to. In addition to you possibly can’t take go away for him as a result of he’s not your actual son and your daughter was adopted! No manner I’ve to provide you FMLA go away.”
Leslie was annoyed. She contacts you to assist her out. Please talk about any arguments Leslie ought to make to assist her FMLA declare.