Reasons employees file FMLA-related complaints
Being terminated for taking job-protected leave was the No. 1 reason employees filed FMLA-related complaints with the U.S. Department of Labor last year.
Termination 42%
Discrimination 24%
Refusal to grant leave 20%
Refusal to restore to position 12%
Failure to maintain benefits 2%
Source: DOL Wage & Hour statistics, FY2014