10.2 Elements of FMLA Interference Claim are legal claims that an employee can make when their rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) have been violated. These claims can be made in the event of interference, retaliation, or both. Interference claims involve employers denying FMLA rights, such as refusing to grant requested leave, not providing proper notice of rights, or not honoring the 12-week leave period. Retaliation claims occur when an employee is disciplined or terminated for exercising FMLA rights. The 10.2 Elements of FMLA Interference Claim include: 1. Denial of FMLA Leave: An employer denying FMLA leave to a qualified employee. 2. Denial of Benefits: An employer denying an employee’s right to continue receiving health care benefits while on approved FMLA leave. 3. Interference with FMLA Rights: An employer interfering with an employee’s FMLA rights, such as not providing proper notification of FMLA rights or not honoring the 12-week leave period. 4. Retaliation: An employer punishing an employee for exercising their FMLA rights, such as disciplining or terminating the employee for taking FMLA leave.