Federal Parental Leave
The federal government does not offer paid parental leave. However, new mothers and fathers do have certain rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Federal employers must allow parents to use their vacation and sick leave to be with their new children. The government must hold their positions for them during this period, and may not punish mothers or fathers for using their accumulated leave in this way.
Unfortunately, governmental employers sometimes fail to respect the law. If you have been punished for using sick days and vacation time as a substitute for parental leave, or if your request for time off has been unfairly denied, your employer may be in violation of the law. A sympathetic federal parental leave attorney may be able to help you fight back. Call the Vaughn Law Firm at 877-615-9495 to discuss your situation.
New Parents and the Family and Medical Leave Act
The Family and Medical Leave Act does provide some rights to parents who are federal employees. Specifically, it allows men and women to use the following kinds of leave in order to spend time with newborn or newly adopted children:
- Paid sick leave
- Paid annual vacation time
- Unpaid leave
While there is no such thing as federal parental leave per se, these kinds of leave may be used in much the same way. Federal agencies may not fire workers, or punish them in any way, for using paid or unpaid leave to be with their families. If you are a federal worker and your employer disregarded your rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act, you may be able to take action through the legal system.
Contact Us
When you or someone you love suffers an injustice in a federal workplace, call the Vaughn Law Firm. We are dedicated to protecting the rights of federal workers. To find out more about your rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act, contact our federal parental leave lawyers at 877-615-9495 today.
