Question: "How do we balance maternity/paternity leave, FMLA, state law and our own policy?" Answer: First, any organization with over 50 employees is subject to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected...
Question: Can we require our staff to use PTO for missing a meeting? Answer: No, we generally advise against this practice because PTO is intended for personal time off, not as a disciplinary tool. While it’s frustrating when team members miss important meetings,...
Question: Can we deduct from an exempt employee’s salary when they’re on intermittent FMLA leave? Answered by the HR Experts: Yes. If no paid leave laws apply and you don’t offer any paid time off, you can deduct from an exempt employee’s salary for leave designated...