I am in Illinois. I have been with my company 20+ years. After taking FMLA maternity leave I was asked to return early and then disciplined within a week of returning, for the first time ever, for an issue that had never previously resulted in discipline. That write up was taken away because HR told me they “felt bad” only to come back 2 months later with another write up citing every mistake I had made since my return. When I explained I was having post partum issues they told me I had been back to work long enough and shouldn’t have any mistakes. This was followed by inconsistent enforcement and selective application of a vacation policy only to me and one other employee. Is this retaliation?
In April 2026, I submitted FMLA paperwork early to take intermittent leave starting in May (when I would be eligible for FMLA again) that was denied due to hours at that time; I have now reached or am about to reach 1,250 hours, but HR has not provided clear calculations or confirmed how my eligibility will be handled, and I am seeking guidance on how to handle my FMLA paperwork going forward. Since I was denied, does my doctor need to fill it out again? HR will not answer my question of when the exact date I would be eligible again or what date they used to determine I do not meet the 1250 hours. I am not getting a clear response from HR and don’t want to keep getting denied.