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That was the correct thing for them to do. And that sounds like about the last thing they did correctly.

Two actions he should take.
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.