Reduction in Force-FMLA

[mmfla]

I was out on FMLA leave for 12 weeks. My employer terminated me at the end of the 12 weeks, but I did not know it. I found out from a 3rd party, a finance company where I applied for a loan. Is this legal in Florida? I called my boss the day of the end of FMLA and told him the doctor would not release me to go to work. The boss asked me how long I would be out due to the surgery I have to have, and I asked if my job was in jeapordy, and he said no. A week later, I find out from a financial institution verifying employment that I had been terminated.

 

[zippysgoddess]

Yes, it is legal. They do not have to hold your job beyond that 12 weeks, period.

 

[mmfla]

Reduction in force-FMLA

Yes, I realize the legality of the termination, it was just the way I found out about it. I found out from a third party, that is the part I was really asking about. I feel I would not have known about my termination if I had not found out from a third party. My disability is ongoing; I cannot return to any kind of work at this time.

 

[cbg]

Yes, surprisingly enough, your employer has no legal obligation to let you know you have been terminated. It was perfectly legal for you to be notified by a third party.