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Amidst the wave of tech layoffs, numerous employees on medical or maternity leave were surprised to find out that they were laid off before they could get back to work.

Laid off on leave: Yes, it's legal and it's hitting some workers hard The wave of layoffs in tech, media and elsewhere is affecting a sizable number of people who are out on medical or parental leave. While legal, it can make a bad situation even worse.