Assignment: Assignment 3
Leslie was employed at a nail salon for 15 years
before it went out of business. She called Nail Temp,
a local temp specializing in beauty and salon
services. On June 14, 2000, Nail Temp placed Nancy
at a local salon called Nail Perfection. Nancy worked
40 hours a week and started making great friends at
Nail Perfection. She loved their new ergonomic chairs
and was happy to use all the latest cosmetics that
Nail Perfection provided. Every week, she would stop
by Nail Temp on the way home to pick up her
paycheck. Leslie was thrilled.
Despite Leslie's success at work, however, she
struggled at home. Her adopted daughter Wendy
always managed to date the wrong men and
developed a drug problem. On April 20, 2001, Wendy
had a baby boy, Rudy. One morning in May 2001,
Wendy dropped Rudy off with Leslie and promptly
took off with her latest beau. Leslie provided for Rudy
from the time he was 1 month old. He lived in her
house and she provided his meals and his care.
Wendy occasionally contributed to his support and
came by about once a month for a visit.
In January of 2003, Leslie was offered a full time
position at Nail Perfection. Her boss broke the good
news by saying, "Great news! No need to drop by the
old temp agency anymore – you are one of us now!"
In April of that same year, Rudy fell down and broke
both arms and both legs. With so many casts, Rudy
required full time care. Leslie requested FMLA leave
to take care of her grandson. When she asked her
boss, he said, "Ooooh- wish we could help. But since
you have only worked here for 3 months, we don't
have to provide FMLA.” When Leslie protested, he
said, "Honestly, Leslie, I'm sorry, but I can't help you.
Besides you can't take leave for him because he is
not your real son and your daughter was adopted! No
way I have to give you FMLA leave."
Leslie was frustrated. She contacts you to help her
out. Please discuss any arguments Leslie should
make to support her FMLA claim.