FMLA leave is an entitlement and interfering with that leave or punishing a leave taker will backfire. It may even mean personal liability for a manager who decides to punish an employee with an adverse action like termination or demotion.
Another reason to handle with care after FMLA: Bosses could be held personally liable
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