Legal Question in Medical Leave in Mississippi
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i am on a family leave due to my father. he has just passed away and i am in charge of settling his estate. my work said i had to come back now or lose my job. did my leave end upon my fathers death or do i have the right to continue with my leave to settle his estate?
Asked on 10/07/01, 7:28 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Kirschbaum
Law Offices of Michael R. Kirschbaum
Re: subject
Family leave covers time off to provide medical assistance to close family members. It does not cover handling estate matters. Your employer can require you to return to work.
Answered on 11/21/01, 2:42 pm