My HR person lied to me regarding a FMLA situation.

14 Comments

1. TonabMarch 28,2023 at 2:12PM UTC

   Yes. They are accountable for the information they provide to employees. Read your employee handbook also and ask to have clarified anything you don’t understand.

2. AnonymousMarch 28,2023 at 3:02PM UTC

   YES!

3. AnonymousMarch 28,2023 at 8:01PM UTC

   Omg! I sincerely hope you get justice in your situation.

4. AnonymousMarch 29,2023 at 2:11PM UTC

   An HR person should be held accountable for what they tell you, so yes, especially if it was in writing, as you have the proof.

   BTW, be careful when you use the word "lie." It can be very inflammatory. A lie is saying something you know to be false. People often pass on rumors or something they were told or believe to be accurate but are not. That does not mean they are lying. A lie is a deliberate act to deceive someone. What I find most people calling lies are simple acts of passing on misinformation. Is it possible that this person was unsure but did not take the time to look the information up, or was this an intentional act to deceive you? Both require accountability but are very different in their intent.

5. Joycelyn M. SiameMarch 30,2023 at 12:46PM UTC

   Could it be that you were accidentally misinformed, or was it a blatant lie, like "You cannot take FMLA until you work with the company for 10 years."? I ask because sometimes mistakes happen. But, if it is a boldface lie, that affected you negatively, then definitely report it.

6. Susan MyersMarch 30,2023 at 11:05PM UTC

   It is one year total. I have attached a link yo the FMLA website that actually states the eligibility requirements:

7. Susan MyersMarch 30,2023 at 11:09PM UTC

   Just in case it didn't come through appropriately. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla/faq.com

8. Joycelyn M. SiameApril 1,2023 at 6:15AM UTC

   I know, haha, I was just giving an example of a blatant lie the HR rep may have given, that's all.

9. AnonymousMarch 30,2023 at 12:58PM UTC

   Guess it depends on the situation here. There's no detail so very hard to comment without some context.

   "Never ascribe to malice, that which can be explained by stupidity [or ignorance]"

   Maybe they thought they were giving you correct information.

10. AnonymousMarch 30,2023 at 5:00PM UTC

    Details? How do you know they lied? What did they lie about? FMLA rules are very clear. Be sure you have checked those regulations with the authorities not every HR person is expert in FMLA.

11. Jessica FerlandMarch 31,2023 at 11:31AM UTC

    More info?

12. Jennifer WuolletMarch 31,2023 at 12:20PM UTC

    How do you know they lied instead of just remembering or telling you wrong? HR people are human too, although sometimes I wonder.

13. Kathy LeskiMarch 31,2023 at 5:29PM UTC

    Agree with others, hard to give advice without the details.

14. AnonymousApril 2,2023 at 11:47AM UTC

    I don't think reporting is necessary, but I would follow up with the HR person you spoke to and get clarity. If it m they again misinform you, then I'd try to have a conversation with their team lead stop they get some extra training.