The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ensures that employees who work for eligible employers can take unpaid leave for reasons such as the birth or adoption of a child, an illness or serious health condition, or to care for family members who need assistance due to serious health issues or illnesses. During family medical leave, an employer must maintain an employee's health benefits under the same terms as if they were working, and they must allow the employee to return to their former position or an equivalent position after taking leave. If your employer has denied you FMLA leave or retaliated against you for taking it, our employment attorneys can help you enforce your rights and seek appropriate remedies.