Episode 10 Navigating Workplace Mobbing and Mishandling of FMLA Claims

Isn't Retaliation typically a concern when an employee is severely disciplined not 30 days after filing an EEOC claim against their employer? Hmm....

This episode delves into the complex challenges faced by the narrator as they navigate workplace dynamics and personal responsibilities. The recording, dated March 2nd, 2025, reflects on events starting from late 2018 through early 2019, highlighting unaddressed safety concerns during travel.

The narrator recounts difficulties in ensuring workplace safety and the intricate process of dealing with Human Resources, including incidents involving FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) claims. Amid concerns about their mother's health, the narrator struggles with FMLA denials and the procedural mishandling of medically approved FMLA that led to what later proved to be warranted suspicions about supervisors and a suspect appeal processes.

The episode also explores deeper issues with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and how uncustomary fast something happened on the heels of a governmental shutdown and the bureaucratic hurdles encountered there.

With a personal focus, the narrator expresses the emotional toll of balancing professional obligations with the critical care needed for a family member, leading to eventual conversations with the Department of Labor who initially encouraged the filing of a claim to address questionable acts of the employer and Sedgwick.