Category: Time Off
Workplace Stress Doesn’t Take a Vacation
In the modern workplace, advancements in communications and technology are supposed to make things easier, right? Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. In a recent…
Voter’s Choice Act May Affect Voting Time Off Rules
My employee wants to take time off to vote in the California Primary Election on March 3. She says I have to pay her for…
‘Super Bowl Fever’ Sweeps Through Workplaces
Look around at your co-workers today, because, on Monday, it’s very likely several of them won’t be at work. Yes, “Super Bowl Fever” will sweep…
Small Company Eyes Medical Leave Policies for Employee Handbook
We are a small company of 30 employees. Are we required to have a medical leave policy in our employee handbook? Many different types of…
Paying Employees for Holidays, Holiday Closures
If we close our worksite for a holiday, do we have to pay our employees for the day? The answer depends on the employer’s policies…
Bereavement Leave Potential Option for Time Off After Miscarriage
Do employees have a right to use bereavement leave after a miscarriage? Employers are not required by law to offer bereavement leave to their employees….
Most Common Medical Leaves Questions Podcast
The employment law experts at the California Chamber of Commerce field more than 1,600 calls on workplaces issues a month. And that’s on top of…
FMLA Leave When Foster Care Leads to Adoption
I have an employee who is going through counseling to become a foster parent. Is she eligible for the federal Family and Medical Leave Act…
Choosing Unpaid Time Off Instead of Using Vacation Time
My employee asked for a few days off for a vacation with her family but wants to take it unpaid rather than using the vacation…
Keep Your Workplace Running Smoothly During Summer Vacations
Hotter temperatures and no school for the kids means many employees are using up their vacation time. In fact, nearly six in 10 workers (58…
