If an employee runs out of paid time off, can we allow them to take an unpaid leave?

by | Jul 24, 2022 | Human Resources, Time & Attendance

Answer from Kim, SPHR, AAM, CPIW: In most cases, yes. In general, you can offer the option of unpaid leave when an employee has used all of their paid leave time. A few things to keep in mind: In some situations, such as under the Family and Medical Leave Act, the...

What is FMLA?

by | Jun 19, 2022 | Employment Law

Answer from Kara, JD, SPHR: FMLA is short for the Family and Medical Leave Act, a federal law that provides employees with unpaid, job protected leave and benefits continuation in certain circumstances. People also commonly call leave under this law FMLA, as in...