Fired three days after returning from FMLA leave — 'unrelated', they say
Employment“Got fired three days after returning from FMLA leave. Boss said it was unrelated but the timing seems off. Do I have any options here?”
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Fired after FMLA. Unpaid commissions. Retaliation. Employment cases start as a post.
Terminated three days after protected leave, an $18k commission check that never came, a firing one week after disclosing a pregnancy — people describe these situations publicly, with the timeline attached, before they ever search for a lawyer. We surface the posts, score the intent, and draft a compliant reply for your review.
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Timing like that is exactly what employment attorneys look at first — firing someone shortly after protected leave can support a retaliation claim, though the employer's stated reason and your work history matter too.
Two practical steps that generally help: write down the timeline now while it's fresh (dates of leave, return, and termination, plus who said what), and keep copies of any reviews or emails you're allowed to have. Retaliation claims have filing deadlines that can be short, so a consultation soon is worth it — many employment lawyers review cases like this for free.
Deadlines and standards vary by state and agency. General information, not legal advice — an employment attorney can evaluate your specific timeline.
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Fired three days after FMLA return
“Got fired three days after returning from FMLA leave. Boss said it was unrelated but the timing seems off.”
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Terminated, $18k in commissions withheld
“Sales job, terminated Friday, refusing to pay $18k in commissions earned but not paid. Employment attorney recs?”
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Fired a week after disclosing pregnancy
“Can I sue for wrongful termination if my company fired me one week after I disclosed my pregnancy to HR? I have the email thread.”
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