You cannot be fired solely for taking FMLA leave. However, you can be fired while on FMLA leave, assuming that you would have been fired regardless of the FMLA leave. Your employer must have a legitimate reason for the termination that has nothing to do with the FMLA leave, such as:nPoor performance can be a basis for the termination either during or after FMLA leave.nIf, before the leave begins, you failed to accomplish goals set before the leave.