My employer just sent me a’ leave of absence form’ that I am to print fill out and send back. Should I complete it and return this form?
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My employer just sent me a’ leave of absence form’ that I am to print fill out and send back. Should I complete it and return this form?
I am off work under several doctors care, with
a doctors note, healing from surgery broken
bones a torn ligament. I have been off work
for a little over 12 months.
Thank you
RPowell
Asked on April 3, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Are you requesting a leave of absence? If so, you clearly have to do so. An employer is under no obligation to hold your job indefinitely for you while you are out of work; if you want them to voluntarily hold your job--and note: if you have already been off work for 12 months or more, it is purely voluntary for them to keep holding your job or allowing you to return; the law does NOT give an employee any right to be out so long and return to work, not even under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)--you have to accommodate them, cooperate, and provide them what they want. That doesn't guaranty they will continue to hold your job or take you back, but if you cooperate, at least they *might*, whereas if you don't cooperate, there is essentially zero chance that they will.
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