[sammyg2]

In the industry I work in, 5 to 6 months is the cut off for short term disability.
If you're off 6 months or longer the company has the right to replace you and you no longer have any claim to the job if and when you're ready to come back.
6 months is a very long time to be off.

IMO she should be grateful she still has a job and is only ENTITLED the opportunity to re-earn over time the PRIVILEGES she once enjoyed.


EDIT: if this is not what you wanted to hear, feel free to disregard and no reply will be necessary.