yes and no.....how is that for no answer.
I was put on what was called "family leave" for 8 weeks. After that time my pay and medical insurance coverage would continue for 3 months on a sliding scale.

When I couldn't return after 8 weeks I received a letter from the company saying that I was terminated however I could return any time during the next 12 months and they would guarantee me a job. Not necessarily the same job or at the same pay scale I had been doing but I would be guaranteed a job.

All things considered I thought that was pretty generous of them. The company I worked for was a very good company for its workers. I think that doesn't happen very often.