Family Medical Leave Act & Migraine...The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was enacted by Congress in 1993.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Working with Migraine Disease...In my opinion, it was still worth using the protection of FMLA.... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
What Options Are Available When Migraine Makes You Unable to Work?...In many ways, FMLA overlaps with traditional sick leave.... By diana-lee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Impact of Migraine on My Career...My reasonable accommodations were stripped and FMLA was noticeably a bother to the new supervisor.... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments45 comments
On FMLA & being deducted pay! Any advice?...I have an fmla in place faxed to the HR department at central office because of my migraines....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Disability Benefits...The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guarantees qualified workers up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave each year.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Do I qualify for FMLA?...USPS is getting crazy with call ins and disciplinary action. I have missed 5 days in the last year, and I was written up for poor attendance. Migraines my main...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Breakdown...I'd already called out using FMLA for the three previous days.... By silverphoenix132 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Applying for disability...I've been renewing FMLA because of my neck and migraines for a couple years, now I've had to add heart failure to it....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Migraines: My Severe Chronic Pain for 9530 Days Straight...Because of my migraine, I can’t keep a job, even on FMLA, most of my family thinks I’m faking it for attention, and nobody can understand the pain and... By petersttt1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
The Misunderstandings of Migraines...After all this happened to me a co-worker pulled me aside and informed me about FMLA.... By smkirchdoerfer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
My Alternative Approach...I did have to utilize continuous FMLA for 12 weeks to get to the bottom of this. Also, I have ADA accommodations for 30 min daily naps.... By harelief1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Victim? Survivor? Hard to choose....Thank God for FMLA time. My job is a year-round, outdoor-indoor second shift blue collar, dirty job.... By melinda-mckenzie1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
What Can You Do When Migraine Impacts Your Career?...She helped with documentation letters, filling out FMLA paperwork, and compiling doctor’s notes, diagnoses, and tons of test results.... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Requesting Accommodations at Work...They didn't understand how I wouldn't need FMLA and frequent sick time....Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesWork & Employment
Looking for a little relief...Needless to say, I'm not at work full time. This is the first year I'm afraid I may use all my FMLA hours before the year is out.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Stress of working with Migraines...FMLA protects my absences not my performance....Reactions0reactionsComments10 replies
Lifelong struggle...I am on intermittent FMLA at work, but the loss of time is very upsetting to there. People can't understand why you can't function with a "headache".... By phdmt491 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Are bipolar depression, insomnia and chronic migraine directly connected?...I have been approved for 2 episodes a month for FMLA. My healthcare provider is also my employer....Reactions0reactionsComments10 replies
Being Told "It's Just A Headache"...I can see that misuse of FMLA leave is a valid concern but there is considerable medical documentation to go along with an FMLA application and enough... By CMCL8196 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
