HOUSTON – A Houston man formerly employed by the United States Postal Service alleges he was retaliated against and terminated because he took a medical leave. James Williams filed a complaint on Sept. 14 in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas against United States Postal Service alleging that the government agency violated […]
4/12/2 A new DOL Opinion Letter on FMLA-protected rest breaks was issued today (see the attachment). Extra rest breaks is an option that could benefit some workers with disabilities. The employee must take unpaid leave or may use their paid leave if available. The DOL ruling states that “employees who take FMLA-protected breaks must receive […]
9/20/2017 SCRANTON – A woman alleges she was terminated from her position with the U.S. Postal Service because she requested leave for her pregnancy. Tyra Johnson filed a complaint on Sept. 4 in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania against United States Postal Service alleging violation of the Family and Medical […]
6/2/2016 PITTSBURGH — A former employee is suing the U.S. Postal Service, citing alleged violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act and wrongful termination. Tiffany Alder filed a complaint on April 26 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania against USPS alleging that the former employer allegedly violated the Family […]
USPS OIG seeking vendor to train agents on tracking social media and Internet footprint – November 25, 2015 Vermont Congressman pledges fight to retain full service at U.S. Postal Service- December 5, 2015 New initiative ‘Postal Proud’ to emphasize USPS principles USPS: Post Offices Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve But Most Will Close At Noon […]
December 1, 2015 The national parties have reached agreement on a jointly-developed summary overview of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA). This document (M-01866) provides the mutual understanding of the national parties on issues related to leave covered by the FMLA. It fully replaces and updates the FMLA language agreed upon and […]
From PostalReporter reader: Here is an update on FMLA Claim Postal Worker‘s 4th Pregnancy was too much for Norwalk Ohio Post Office TEs, CCAs and PSEs may be separated “for lack of work or for just cause.” Being over the cap doesn’t qualify as either. Attached is proof. 24. For the pay periods ending April […]
A PostalReporter reader questions the decision in this case. The reader also raises an overlooked question about the appointment of rural letter carriers and city carrier assistants. Do you believe the managers and supervisors in this FMLA interference case? I don’t. It doesn’t pass the smell test. Why wasn’t this TE carrier immediately rehired when […]
May 28, 2015 – Staples, Inc. and Staples Contract and Commercial, Inc. Settle Allegations that it violated the Family Medical Leave Act for $275,000 COLUMBIA, South Carolina —- United States Attorney Bill Nettles announced today that the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina, working alongside the United States Department of Labor, […]
(U.S. Senate) – Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), and Edward Markey (D-Mass.) are introducing legislation to protect grieving parents from losing their jobs in the event of their child’s death. The Parental Bereavement Act would amend the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to give parents up to […]