If an employee runs out of paid time off, what should we do?
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- Aug 14, 2024
- 1 min read
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 Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, or a similar state law, the employee may be legally entitled to unpaid leave. In those cases, you would need to approve the unpaid leave at least to the extent required by the applicable laws.
This Q&A does not constitute legal advice and does not address state or local law.
Answer from Wendy, PHR
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