March
2006
HR
QUESTION OF THE MONTH
Q.
I have an employee on family medical leave for
9 weeks who has told us she is ready to return. While
out on leave, I had others assume the duties of her
job. Must I bring her back?
A. Yes.
In addition, you must return her to the job she had at the
time of the leave or an equivalent position.
Situations where you would not have to return her to her
prior job would include her absence exceeding the 12 week
maximum leave period or if her position had been eliminated
through a reduction in force had she not been on leave.
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