fmla-complaint

Drafts litigation-ready FMLA violation complaints under 29 U.S.C. § 2617 for federal court or DOL filing. Covers eligibility, interference, retaliation, notice timelines, and damages. Use when drafting FMLA complaints, family medical leave interference claims, FMLA retaliation pleadings, or employment leave violation actions.

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name	fmla-complaint
title	FMLA Violation Complaint
description	Drafts litigation-ready FMLA violation complaints under 29 U.S.C. § 2617 for federal court or DOL filing. Covers eligibility, interference, retaliation, notice timelines, and damages. Use when drafting FMLA complaints, family medical leave interference claims, FMLA retaliation pleadings, or employment leave violation actions.
author	CaseMark
author_url	https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/fmla-complaint
license	Apache-2.0
version	0.1.0
execution_mode	open
jurisdiction	us
practice	employment
language	en
tags	["drafting","litigation","pleading"]

FMLA Violation Complaint

Drafts a federal complaint alleging employer interference with or retaliation for exercise of FMLA rights under 29 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.

Prerequisites

Gather before drafting:

Employment records — offer letter, pay stubs, timesheets (12-month tenure + 1,250+ hours)
Leave documentation — request correspondence, medical certifications, employer notices
Adverse action evidence — termination letter, demotion notice, disciplinary records
Medical records — provider certifications establishing serious health condition
Employer FMLA policy — handbook, posted notices
Witness information — names, titles, contact info
Damages documentation — pay stubs, benefits statements, out-of-pocket expenses

Quick Start

Confirm FMLA eligibility (three prongs)
Identify qualifying leave reason under § 2612(a)(1)
Build notice/certification compliance timeline
Draft interference and/or retaliation counts
Calculate damages under § 2617(a)(1)
Add verification and signature blocks

Complaint Structure

I. Caption & Parties

Complainant: Full legal name, address, employee ID, job title, employment dates
Employer: Legal name, DBAs, principal address, registered agent, FEIN if available
Forum: Federal district court (28 U.S.C. § 1331) or DOL Wage and Hour Division

II. Eligibility (29 U.S.C. § 2611)

Establish all three prongs with documentary support:

Prong	Requirement	Evidence
Duration	12+ months employed (need not be consecutive)	Employment records, offer letter
Hours	1,250+ hours in preceding 12 months (§ 2611(2)(A)(ii))	Pay stubs, timesheets — calculate by pay period
Worksite	50+ employees within 75-mile radius for 20+ workweeks (§ 2611(2)(B)(ii))	Public filings; note if in employer's exclusive knowledge

Preemptively address close-call defenses (gaps, borderline hours, multi-location aggregation).

Birth/newborn care	§ 2612(a)(1)(A)
Adoption/foster placement	§ 2612(a)(1)(B)
Care for spouse/child/parent — serious health condition	§ 2612(a)(1)(C)
Employee's own serious health condition	§ 2612(a)(1)(D)
Military qualifying exigency	§ 2612(a)(1)(E)

Event	Regulatory Requirement
Employee notice to employer	30 days if foreseeable (29 CFR § 825.302); ASAP if not (§ 825.303)
Employer eligibility notice	Within 5 business days (29 CFR § 825.300(b))
Employer rights/responsibilities notice	With eligibility notice (§ 825.300(c))
Certification request	Per § 825.305; 15 days to return
Deficiency notice	Written, 7 days to cure (§ 825.305(c))
Designation notice	Within 5 business days (§ 825.300(d))

Violation Type	Key Provision
Outright denial of leave	§ 2612(a)(1)
Discouragement through threats	§ 2615(a)(1)
FMLA leave counted under no-fault attendance policy	29 CFR § 825.220(c)
Failure to maintain health benefits	§ 2614(c)(1)
Failure to restore to same/equivalent position	§ 2614(a)(1); 29 CFR § 825.214(a)
Requiring work during leave	§ 2612
FMLA leave as negative factor in decisions	29 CFR § 825.220(c)
Failure to provide required notices	§ 2619; 29 CFR § 825.300

Category	Basis	Method
Reinstatement	§ 2614(a)(1)	Same/equivalent position; front pay if infeasible
Back pay	§ 2617(a)(1)(A)(i)(I)	Wage rate × lost period, minus interim earnings
Lost benefits	§ 2617(a)(1)(A)(i)(II)	Health premiums, retirement, fringes
Out-of-pocket medical	§ 2617(a)(1)(A)(i)(II)	Itemized expenses from coverage loss
Liquidated damages	§ 2617(a)(1)(A)(iii)	Equal to wages + benefits; mandatory unless good faith (29 CFR § 825.400(c))
Attorney's fees	§ 2617(a)(3)	Mandatory for prevailing plaintiffs
Prejudgment interest	Federal/state rate	From date each loss incurred
Post-judgment interest	28 U.S.C. § 1961	Federal statutory rate
Injunctive relief	Equitable authority	Compliant policies, training, notice posting

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FMLA Violation Complaint

Prerequisites

Quick Start

Complaint Structure

I. Caption & Parties

II. Eligibility (29 U.S.C. § 2611)

III. Qualifying Reason (29 U.S.C. § 2612(a)(1))

FMLA Violation Complaint

Prerequisites

Quick Start

Complaint Structure

I. Caption & Parties

II. Eligibility (29 U.S.C. § 2611)

III. Qualifying Reason (29 U.S.C. § 2612(a)(1))

IV. Notice & Certification Timeline

V. Causes of Action

VI. Evidence Inventory

VII. Relief (29 U.S.C. § 2617(a)(1))

VIII. Verification & Signature

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FMLA Violation Complaint

Prerequisites

Quick Start

Complaint Structure

I. Caption & Parties

II. Eligibility (29 U.S.C. § 2611)

III. Qualifying Reason (29 U.S.C. § 2612(a)(1))

FMLA Violation Complaint

Prerequisites

Quick Start

Complaint Structure

I. Caption & Parties

II. Eligibility (29 U.S.C. § 2611)

III. Qualifying Reason (29 U.S.C. § 2612(a)(1))

IV. Notice & Certification Timeline

V. Causes of Action

VI. Evidence Inventory

VII. Relief (29 U.S.C. § 2617(a)(1))

VIII. Verification & Signature

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