All Questions and Answers about Leaves of Absence

If you request a LOA can they terminate you?
I have not been feeling well and told my boss the prior week that I was going to have a nervous breakdown. He comes in the next day and asks me all kinds of questions, calls me to his office Monday an...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 14, 2010 07:41 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Does my employer have to save my job?
I'm currently out of work on disablity incurance The incurance is a benefit i pay for through work.I am out due to a mental health issue. I am allowed 26 weeks of paid leave. does my employer have to ...
2 answers  |  asked May 26, 2010 07:40 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

does my employer have to hold my job, can i be fired?
I'm currently out of work on disablity incurance The incurance is a benefit i pay for through work.I am out due to a mental health issue. I am allowed 26 weeks of paid leave. does my employer have to ...
1 answer  |  asked May 26, 2010 07:35 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

can i take leave due to no child care for the summer
i am in need of some assistance. is there a leave i can take for the summer due to having no cost effective child care for my 6 year old and still be able to retain my employment?
1 answer  |  asked Feb 7, 2010 12:01 PM [EST]  |  applies to New Jersey

My rights to reinstatement after leave of absence
I was off work for six months recovering from having cancer and some surrounding muscle removed from my leg I was released by my Doctor to return to work but was told they didnt have anything for me a...
3 answers  |  asked Dec 30, 2009 06:01 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

What documentation, if any, is HR required to share with supervisors about employee's on LOA?
I am the Payroll Supervisor/Human Resource individual for two convalescent hospitals in California and my Supervisor, the Administrator of the corporate office facility, would like me to cc supervisor...
2 answers  |  asked Sep 2, 2009 11:08 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

How long is my job protected?
How long is my employer required by law to "protect" my job? I was out on FMLA for 12 weeks (due to cancer) and have been on short term disability for apx 6 months. Is my employer required to give me ...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 22, 2008 5:26 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Dispute 12month return rule due to medical emergency that lasted 14 weeks
worked for publix, had a medical emergency could not keep in contact, have to wait 12 months to work again can I dispute this?
1 answer  |  asked May 22, 2008 11:56 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Termination while on Sick Leave
I have been off of work on approved disability/sick leave. My doctor requested an extension for leave and it was denied. We are currently appealing it - I'm still off work. A colleague said they may t...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 22, 2007 2:35 PM [EST]  |  applies to Georgia

possible wronful termination
I was terminated from a very a large healthcare provider in pittsburgh. I was off for medical reasons (documented by doctor)and was fired for "not using the proper call off procedure" I left my superv...
2 answers  |  asked Aug 15, 2007 12:59 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

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