Can I continue work on i765 receipt while my EAD replacement card is being processed?

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I’ve been working on EAD which was coming to expiration. So I applied for a renewal. My renewed EAD card was processed but was lost in transit to my home address by USPS. I’ve now filed for a replacement card but that can take upto 3 months. However my employer has taken my access away and put me on unpaid leave until the new replacement card arrives. As per USCIS website, I can be reverified by the employer and continue work for 90 days using the receipt from i-765 to avoid any gap in employment. However my employer says I can’t. But I m not convinced. What will be the best way to appeal the employer’s decision? Should I seek external legal advise? What is the law for reverification of EAD?
USCIS: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/co...on-and-rehires states “Receipts for a lost, stolen or damaged document are acceptable for reverification.”.

[Speshul Kay]

You're absolutely right

You're able to work while your EAD is pending using the receipt for certain categories. The new stipulation is that your EAD automatically extends for 180 days while your application is pending.