Originally Posted by GoAngels

If I had been there a year, I would have FMLA rights to take off 12 weeks. They also fired another genteman in the class who had a baby. Plus, after talking to my union rep, I was told that the department has fired at least two other probationary employees after they came back from medical leaves. My union rep encouraged me to file a discrimination complant withe the state (because this involves my son's medical condition). But that is a long process...my initial appt is not for six weeks. I can also get an attorney and sue, but that is a last resort since it involves me spending money.

I'm still holding out hope that I can get through to someone in a position of authority who will recognize that what they did was wrong. If they can't be convinced to do the right thing, then perhaps I can embarass them by telling my story.