When Your Employer Can Ask For A Doctor’s Note
There are many reasons why an employer may want a doctor’s note. Maybe you requested sick leave for a health related issue or are taking …
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Can Your Employer Deny Your Vacation Request?
You’ve worked hard all year and you have finally decided to take that much needed vacation. One problem. Your employer says no. Beyond frustrated, you …
Does A Holiday Count Toward FMLA Leave?
You are currently taking time under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and a holiday falls on the week that you are taking leave. …
Bereavement Leave: Your Rights Under the Law
Employers usually offer bereavement leave to employees for a death of a loved one. If your employer does not offer bereavement leave, you may be …
Unlimited PTO: Don’t Be Fooled
Unlimited PTO sounds like an amazing benefit. But, is it too good to be true? Don’t get us wrong, any PTO is a benefit. However, …
Can I be fired if I don’t return to the office?
In most cases, yes, you can be fired if your employer requires you to work in the office and you refuse. If you are scared …
Can I take FMLA leave for IEP meetings?
According to a recently written Department of Labor (DOL) opinion letter, parents can take FMLA leave to attend special education meetings, specifically Individualized Education Program …
Should I accrue PTO days while out on FMLA?
I wish this was a simple yes or no answer, but it’s not. The answer really depends on your employer’s policy and the fact that …
Can I be fired for being an alcoholic?
If you were fired because your employer knows that you are an alcoholic, but you have never had a drink at work, showed up intoxicated …
Do company holidays count toward my FMLA days off?
The answer to your question depends on whether you were planning on taking the full week off or working on a part-time schedule allowed under …