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...

Can we deny vacation requests?

by | May 29, 2022 | Business Tips, Time & Attendance

Answer from Jenny, SPHR, SHRM-SCP: In general, yes. But you should have—and document—a legitimate business reason for doing so. Denying vacation requests will undoubtedly hurt morale, especially if it happens frequently, and low morale leads to higher rates of...