Most workers have access to unpaid, job-protected leave through the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. The FMLA, which became law in 1993, was intended to offer some stability for employees who needed to take time away from work to deal with a major medical issue....
Time & Attendance
Do we have to allow employees to take unpaid time off?
Question: If an employee runs out of paid time off, do we have to allow them to take unpaid time off? Answer: It depends on why your employee needs the unpaid time off and what you’ve done in the past. In some situations, such as those that would be covered by the...
Manufacturers and Sunday Work: State Scheduling, Pay Mandates
For manufacturers in some industries, Sunday work is a necessity. For others, it is an alternative used occasionally to meet production goals. Whatever the reason for scheduling work on Sundays, manufacturers should consider the pros and cons. Reasons for Sunday Work...