Legal Question in Employment Law in New Jersey

Thank you for your LawGuru question. As a general rule, there is no obligation to "keep a job open" for an employee on leave. However, as with any rule, there are many exceptions. The answer will depend on a number of things including your definition of "small," your company's past practices with other employees, "promises " your company made, etc. You need legal advice on this issue. Please me ASAP so that we may explore your issue and protect your legal rights. 973-921-0600.

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