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Laid off on leave: Yes, it's legal and it's hitting some workers hard

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Layoffs are hitting some people who are on parental or medical leave. It is legal for employers to lay off an employee who's on leave as long as there's a legitimate business reason. (Getty Images/EyeEm)
Layoffs are hitting some people who are on parental or medical leave. It is legal for employers to lay off an employee who's on leave as long as there's a legitimate business reason. (Getty Images/EyeEm)

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