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Can You Use PTO and FMLA at the Same Time? Understanding How Paid Leave and Job-Protected Leave Work Together

ByAlicia Lillegard July 17, 2026

Learn whether your employer can require PTO during FMLA leave, how sick leave and vacation time work with FMLA, and how PTO, disability benefits, and job protection overlap.

PTO, Vacation & Sick Leave

Should You Cash Out PTO or Roll It Over?

ByAlicia Lillegard September 20, 2025June 2, 2026

In this article, we explore the benefits of rolling over unused time as well as the advantages of choosing to cash out PTO.

Labor Laws

Paid Sick Leave Laws State-by-State (2025 Update)

ByAlicia Lillegard September 19, 2025June 2, 2026

This guide provides a state-by-state breakdown of paid sick leave laws as of 2025. If you want to know exactly what you are entitled to, this overview will help you identify how the rules work where you live and what has recently changed.