If an employer makes an unconditional offer of full reinstatement and the former employee rejects the offer, the rejection of the offer can bar a claim for front pay and toll the continuing accrual of back-pay liability. An offer of reinstatement is unconditional only where the fired employee is not required to compromise their claims as a prerequisite to returning to work.
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