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,...
Time & Attendance
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...
Can a manager contact an employee out on FMLA?
Question: One of our employees is returning from FMLA next month. Is it okay for their manager to contact them before they return? Answered by the HR Experts: Yes. Employer-initiated contact during a protected leave is permissible, but it should be minimal and...