Unlawful Termination During Medical Leave

Summary

Tamika was terminated from her job while on medical leave in Illinois. She had provided her employer with necessary documentation. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), her job should be protected for up to 12 weeks. After 12 weeks, protections may no longer apply under FMLA, but the Americans with Disabilities Act or state laws may offer additional protections. She was advised to contact the Illinois Department of Labor and consult a local employment attorney for specifics.

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fired from job while on medical leave
What state are you located in, ****? This is important as employment laws vary by state.
Illinois
Il
Thank you for confirming, ****. Were you provided with any reason for your termination while on medical leave?
they said no additional info was provided regarding a return to work
Did you provide your employer with a medical certificate or any documentation regarding your medical leave?

In Illinois, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protects employees' jobs during medical leave.
yes
In Illinois:

- The FMLA protects your job for up to * weeks.
- If you've provided necessary documentation, termination may be unlawful.

Contact Illinois Department of Labor: (*) *-* for further assistance.
what about after * weeks?
After * weeks, FMLA protections may no longer apply. However, the Americans with Disabilities Act or state laws may offer additional protections. Consult a local employment attorney for specifics.