Actually since he wasn't off for his own serious medical condition, they couldn't ask for fit for duty and while he had up to 2 weeks protected, that doesn't mean he HAD to take the two weeks. In the end FMLA usage is up to the employee....even if it was a block amount...if he was able to return after 3 days (had other care or no need for care for his wife), they shouldn't have forced him to stay away.

