Add Comment Question: I am a supervisor and one of my part time employees had a heart attack( while off work) and now is not available to work his regular scheduled shifts. This employee was also in line to be full time; however I know have to fill another full time position which that employee would have had and I will need to fill in his part time position. Is the company obliged to keep this employees position available for them untill they recover from heart attack? Answer: The company is required to make every effort to take him back when he is able to return to work. If that is legitimately impossible, the company can terminate employment and pay severance. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.