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recent court decision serves as a stark reminder for employers: When employees take Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, they should not be pressured to work or penalized for their absenc
e. What Happened
? An employee suffered a stroke and requested FMLA leave, which was later approved retroactively. During her 12-week leave, she communicated with coworkers about an upcoming project and transitioned her responsibilities. However, a dispute arose over whether her involvement was voluntary or due to pressure from the employe
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. The employee claimed she was overwhelmed with work-related inquiries despite being told she wasn’t required to work. When she