Your Right to Time Off Work
On top of your employer's vacation, sick pay, or other time off programs, you may be legally entitled to leave from work. Learn more about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), military leave, parental leave, domestic violence leave, and more.
Overview on Your Right to Time off Work
Overview on Your Right to Time off Work
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Coronavirus: Returning to Work FAQs
Many employees will have questions about their rights when they return to work after the coronavirus pandemic, especially related to safety and privacy. Fortunately, a number of federal and state agencies have provided guidance on what employers can and can’t legally do to ensure the health and safety of their workforce.
Vacation, Parenting Leave, and More
Vacation, Parenting Leave, and More
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Quitting Your Job After Maternity Leave: Issues to Consider
If you're thinking about quitting when your maternity leave ends, there are a few issues to consider.
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Are You Entitled to Paid Vacation Days?
Am I entitled to paid vacation days? Learn the laws for earning, using, and getting paid for vacation days at your job.
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Domestic Violence Leave: Taking Time Off Work
Victims of domestic violence may have the right to take time off work.
Time Off for Civic Duties
Time Off for Civic Duties
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Learn about state laws that protect an employee's right to take leave for military service.
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Most states require employers to let employees take time off to vote.
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State laws require employers to give employees time off to serve on a jury.
Questions on Your Right to Time Off Work
Questions on Your Right to Time Off Work
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Do the medical leave laws cover in-laws?
My mother-in-law is very ill, and my husband can't take time off work right now.
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Can our employer make us call in every day we are sick?
Can they require us to follow this picky rule?
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Can I be fired if I test positive for a drug that was prescribed by my doctor?
I know that Adderall shows up as an amphetamine on drug screens, and I'm worried that I might get fired for taking it.
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Does my employer have to give me time off for fertility treatments?
Does my employer have to give me time off for treatment?
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Taking Family and Medical Leave
Learn about the FMLA, state laws, eligibility, regulations, and employer policies governing family and medical leave.
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Do You Have an FMLA Claim Against Your Employer?
Learn some common ways employers violate the FMLA.
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Domestic Violence Leave: Taking Time Off Work
Victims of domestic violence may have the right to take time off work.
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California State Laws on Time Off From Work Due to Domestic Violence and Other Rights
Employees who face domestic violence may be entitled to accommodations and time off work.