Despite the FMLA’s protections, supervisors are free to insist on consistent attendance. They can require employees to meet job goals as long as they don’t interfere with their FMLA rights and don’t treat them differently than employees who haven’t exercised their FMLA rights. Simply put, regular attendance is a reasonable work expectation.
When FMLA leave expires, no need to offer more time off to balance work/life issues
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