Aurora, IL asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Illinois

Q: My employer didn’t let my return back to work after maternity leave unless I agree to their terms .

I left for maternity leave on 12/16/2020 my return date was supposed to be March 9,2021 my employer didn’t let me return to work unless I agree to their terms. I lost a week of pay because they postpone my return date. My hours also change . Can I sue ?

1 Lawyer Answer
Rhiannon Herbert
Rhiannon Herbert
Answered
  • Employment Law Lawyer
  • Columbus, OH

A: The answer to this question will depend on how you took maternity leave. If you took leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), then upon returning to work, you are required to be returned to your same or a substantially similar position.

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