Christina A. Stoneburner was quoted in TheStreet
article, "How Family Responsibilities Get You Fired."
Full text can be found in the September 1, 2014, issue, but a
synopsis is below.
While many working parents do a good job balancing work
responsibilities with family commitments, some struggle. But many
are also left fearing that their family obligations could
eventually get them fired.
Under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act, workers
are provided 12 weeks of unpaid leave to care for a sick family
member. If you return to work when those 12 weeks are up, your
employer must give you your job back, says Christina
Stoneburner.
"The issue of caring for an elderly parent or a
family member with a serious illness is more common than you might
think. While having a family isn't a protected class, FMLA
offers some protection for people when their spouse, child or
parent is facing a severe health issue," she says.
