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One of the most vexing challenges employers face is how to
handle employees who appear to be on an endless medical leave. Just
when you think they're about to return, they submit a
doctor's note that further extends their leave. And it can
happen again and again. Is an employer required to continue
accommodating such a person, or does there come a point when enough
is enough and the employer can lawfully terminate his or her
employment?
Unfortunately, the answer is not nearly as clear-cut as