Question: I read that FMLA entitles eligible employees to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave. What does “job-protected” mean? Answered by the HR Experts: When a leave of absence is “job-protected”, you can’t terminate or demote the employee, or take away any...
Time & Attendance
Can we deny an employee’s use of accrued vacation time?
Question: Can we deny an employee’s use of accrued vacation time? Answered by the HR Experts: Yes, the decision to approve or deny the use of accrued vacation time is up to you, assuming you do so in a consistent and nondiscriminatory manner. It would be acceptable,...
Can we allow an employee to take an unpaid leave?
In most cases, yes. In general, you can offer the option of unpaid leave when an employee has used all of their paid time off. A few things to keep in mind: In some situations, such as under the Family and Medical Leave Act, the employee may be legally entitled to...