Summerlin Law Firm Blog Category: FMLA

Can You Be Fired for Taking FMLA Leave? Upstate Professor Wins $308,000 Verdict

by Jeremy R. Summerlin | Apr 24, 2026 | FMLA

Yesterday, a federal jury in Spartanburg, South Carolina found that Spartanburg Community College (SCC) had unlawfully retaliated against Dr. Chipley Bennett and violated his FMLA rights after Dr. Bennett used protected FMLA leave to take care of his 93 year old... read more

THE PITT’s Dr. Robbie Understands FMLA Leave Protection

by Jeremy R. Summerlin | Feb 12, 2026 | Disability Discrimination, FMLA, Pop Culture

Every day, I represent the rights of South Carolina employees who are fighting back against wage thieves, racists, and sexual harassers. Every night, I watch TV shows with my wife so I can scour all episodes seeking out employment law issues for the benefits of my... read more

What is a Serious Health Condition under the FMLA?

by Jeremy R. Summerlin | Nov 1, 2024 | FMLA

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides protected leave for employees who suffer from a “serious health condition.” I’ve written a previous blog generally explaining the FMLA for South Carolina employees (Read More Here: The Family and... read more

Retaliation for FMLA Leave in South Carolina

by Jeremy R. Summerlin | Aug 28, 2024 | FMLA, Retaliation

Employees in South Carolina who request or use a medical leave of absence (whether intermittent leave or continuous leave) under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) often face retaliation for FMLA leave by their employer. Retaliation for FMLA leave can take... read more

FMLA Leave and ADA Accommodations for SC Employees

by Jeremy R. Summerlin | Aug 7, 2024 | Disability Discrimination, FMLA

For South Carolina employees facing injuries or medical issues, the prospect of understanding how FMLA leave and and ADA accommodations work together can be daunting and confusing. Not only are you trying to handle the physical and emotional fallout from the... read more

Pregnancy Discrimination for South Carolina Employees

by Jeremy R. Summerlin | Jun 3, 2024 | Disability Discrimination, FMLA, Pregnancy, Sex Discrimination

Many pregnant employees in South Carolina will face sort some of pregnancy discrimination during their careers. I regularly get calls from employees throughout the state who are high performing individuals who get pregnant, inform their employer, and then suddenly... read more

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