Power of the poster: Check your FMLA notice.

• Position: Legal Briefs

Employees have just two years to file FMLA lawsuits after an alleged violation. But if they can prove their employer willfully violated the law, they get up to three years to file the suit.

When a worker filed an FMLA lawsuit more than two years (but less than three) after being fired, the court tossed out the case. Reason: The company didn't willfully violate the law, noting its prominent "FMLA Rights" poster by...