Are supervisors allowed to contact you while you’re on FMLA and if my FMLA has ended my doctors still have me off until

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Customer: Are supervisors allowed to contact you while you’re on FMLA and if my FMLA has ended my doctors still have me off until July 13
JA: What kind of workplace is this (private sector, public sector, etc.)? How many employees?
Customer: It’s a university medical school billing office
JA: Have you worked there at least 12 months? And at least 1,250 hours in the 12 months before the leave?
Customer: 21 years without medical leave
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Customer: i was told that I needed to return on Monday or retire or resign
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Hello! This is Joy and I am happy to be of service.  I understand your concerns.  Are the supervisors harassing you when they contact you?  Have you used all of your FMLA leave, which is the 12 weeks?

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The supervisors contacted me on May 10th asking when I was returning then again in June 1. and again on June 10 stating I have used all my FMLA. My doctor said that I should return on July 13th as I am still in physical therapy until June 27. I return visit to my doctor on July 7
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I used all 12 weeks
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Ok.  Unfortunately, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) only requires employers to grant 12 weeks of unpaid leave.  If you have used all of your paid leave and your FMLA leave, the employer has the right to require you to return to work or terminate your employment if you cannot work your position.  The employer may list excessive absenteeism as cause for the termination of employment.

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