Originally Posted by TaiCarm

Hello,

I'm new to the site and sorry if I missed any threads already answering this question. I recently took a 30-day FMLA leave from my workplace, went through detox for a couple days, and stayed sober the 30 days doing AA meetings and counseling. However, I didn't last long once back at work before I relapsed - I've been drinking about a week. I'm wondering if anyone knows - is my employer required to give me more time off under the FMLA laws if I need it or can they just say "no, you had your chance, now you're fired"? I'm finding it hard to stop drinking again and I know it's affecting my productivity, so I want to find a solution before I start getting reprimanded. I feel like just getting a few days off would be enough to get me back to meetings and counseling again.