I agree with everyone so far, I am totally shocked. I too first thought of Chicken flu when I read your first post, but like Kathryn said it doesn't matter. No Employee has the right to determine your future in such a way. I would definitley seek legal advice right away, and make sure you keep a diary of all conversations with you, DH & Employer from now on, make sure you date and time everything and take down names of any other witnesses of any conversations, for legal reasons.

Goodluck Jean, I know how bad you want this!

*hugs*
Cailin