Reasons employees file FMLA-related complaints

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Being terminated for taking job-protected leave was the No. 1 reason employees filed FMLA-related complaints with the U.S. Department of Labor last year.

Termination   42%

Discrimination   24%

Refusal to grant leave   20%

Refusal to restore to position   12%

Failure to maintain benefits   2%

Source: DOL Wage & Hour statistics, FY2014