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I have been working for a company for the last 5 years. I currently found out I need a heart valve replacement. I have been paying for long term and
Asked on Feb 10th, 2017 on Labor and Employment - North Carolina
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Short & long term disability. I have informed my employer of this situation. They informed me that that are going to use my vacation time and if I not back to work within 12 weeks they will terminate me.
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FMLA protects your job for 12 weeks if you need leave for a serious health condition. Short term and long term disability do not protect your job. Rather, they are merely insurance policies which help replace income in certain situations.
Answered on Feb 21st, 2017 at 5:52 AM
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