14.47 Elements of Claim: Failure to Reinstate (Employee Leave for Birth, Adoption or Foster Care) is a type of legal claim that is used to challenge an employer's decision not to reinstate an employee after taking time off for the birth, adoption, or foster care of a child. This claim may be brought against an employer if they do not comply with the laws and regulations that govern the reinstatement of employees following family and medical leave. The claim may include elements such as the employer's failure to provide the employee with the requisite notice prior to the leave, the employer's failure to reinstate the employee within the required timeframe, or the employer's refusal to reinstate the employee at all. Depending on the circumstances, the employee may be able to seek damages, including back pay, costs, and attorney's fees.