I had a b/l mastecomy on 3/22/10. While I was out, another person was hired to take over my position with a physician. I have been with the company for 5 years.
The company asked me to come back 4 weeks early and I developed a pulmonary emboli and pneumonia. I could not return to my position with the physican, but was given the option to go to another one of their medical offices. I had been a supervisor for 5 years and now I am not. My pay is not the same as I was on salary and now I am hourly. I tried to work in that office and developed pneumonia once again. I have used up my 12 weeks of FMLA. I feel like I was demonted. I am now a phone operator in the phone room Please let me know if I can do anything about this.
Asked on 6/16/10, 2:59 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
If you were on FMLA, your employer does not have to return you to your same position but is obligated to to at least return you to a similar role. It sounds like this may not be the case; thus, I would recommend you consult with an employment lawyer in your area to determine if you have a valid case.
Answered on 6/18/10, 11:12 am
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