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Is my job protected while I am on leave?

By Jamie AquilaLast updated Jul 20, 2026

Protected leave means you return to the same or an equivalent position with the same pay and benefits. If what you come back to does not look like that, tell your leave team right…

Protected leave means you return to the same or an equivalent position with the same pay and benefits. If what you come back to does not look like that, tell your leave team right away.