This article is part of a series that compares and contrasts various aspects of the two laws.
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Employee terminations must always be handled carefully, but when the employee you’re planning to terminate is protected by or taken leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it can make an already delicate situation that much trickier. While details of specific situations should be examined individually, here are some basic guidelines for when termination is permitted under each of these leave laws.