I want to know if I am eligible for FMLA?

I want to know if I am eligible for FMLA?

I recently Broke my leg and was not able to return to work. My boss said I was not eligible for FMLA and it would be best if I quit. I was fired today even though I filled out paperwork for a medical leave. I added up my hours worked today and I worked 1361.95 hours over the past year, which as I understand it, shows that I was eligible for FMLA. I need to know if I should seek legal or should I go to my boss with what I have found?

Asked on February 29, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Texas

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