jerzigurl77
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? NJ
A friend of mine was working for a company for 8 months before she went out on Maternity leave. Unfortunately, she had serious complications and was out from the 2nd week of May until current. She got clearance from her OB to return to work on Sept. 13th. So, she phoned her employer this morning to let them know she's clear to return on the 13th, only to be told that they filled her position and she's fired. She did keep in contact with them the entire time she was out - updating her boss on her medical conditions and lenght of time she'd be out.
Can they just fire her while she's on medical leave? Isn't there some time of law that protects her? I've heard that companies do not have to hold your exact position open for you - but they do have to give you a comparable job with similar salary upon your return - is this true??
A friend of mine was working for a company for 8 months before she went out on Maternity leave. Unfortunately, she had serious complications and was out from the 2nd week of May until current. She got clearance from her OB to return to work on Sept. 13th. So, she phoned her employer this morning to let them know she's clear to return on the 13th, only to be told that they filled her position and she's fired. She did keep in contact with them the entire time she was out - updating her boss on her medical conditions and lenght of time she'd be out.
Can they just fire her while she's on medical leave? Isn't there some time of law that protects her? I've heard that companies do not have to hold your exact position open for you - but they do have to give you a comparable job with similar salary upon your return - is this true??