Can your employer expect you to do work while on unpaid FMLA leave?

No, your employer cannot expect you to do work while on unpaid FMLA leave. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles eligible employees to take leave for specific family and medical reasons without the risk of losing their job. During this leave, employees are not obligated to perform any work duties, and employers are prohibited from requiring them to do so.