What Happens When an Employer Refuses Legitimate FMLA Leave?

Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec12 Jun 2026|News archiveWhat Happens When an Employer Refuses Legitimate FMLA Leave?How to Challenge a Denied FMLA Leave RequestThe Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) gives eligible employees the legal right to take unpaid, job-protected leave for certain qualifying medical and family situations. However, many employees are shocked when their valid requests are either delayed or outright denied. Sometimes employers deny requests on the basis of technical errors b