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Can I Be Laid Off While On Approved Maternity Leave?

Location: Utah

I have been working at the company in question for 9 years. This is the 4th time I’ve been laid off (Conveniently right before I hit a work anniversary - every time!). I am about to hit my 3 year mark (next month) and JUST had a baby. They approved my leave for 6 weeks of paid recovery time, and I qualified for an additional 8 weeks of paid baby bonding. I was barely 4 weeks into my recovery time when they called me and told me that they had eliminated my role and that I would no longer be employed at the end of the month (but they made sure to make it clear that they want me back and that I am eligible for rehire!!).

My whole team of people (who work the same positions) was not laid off. I’m the only one from my team (to my knowledge) that got let go. This came completely out of left field because I excel in my role and am consistently a top performer. The only reason I can think that I might have been laid off is because I am currently on leave - though of course they didn’t say that.

I had no idea that I could be laid off or fired while I was on a leave - and I thought that my job would be protected through FMLA. This is detrimental for my family and seems like something this isn’t legal (or shouldn’t be).

Is this legal? Is my job not protected after they’ve already approved the medical leave?

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Can I Be Laid Off While On Approved Maternity Leave?

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