Does the law guarantee paid time off?
No. The FMLA only requires unpaid leave. However, the law permits an employee to elect — or the employer to require the employee — to use accrued paid leave, such as vacation or sick leave, for some or all of the FMLA leave period. The university has made the decision that it will require the use of paid leave to run concurrently with FMLA leave.
Response: No. The FMLA only requires unpaid leave. However, the law permits an employee to elect, or the employer to require the employee, to use accrued paid leave, such as vacation or sick leave, for some or all of the FMLA leave period. When paid leave is substituted for unpaid FMLA leave, it may be counted against the 12-week FMLA leave entitlement if the employee is properly notified of the designation when the leave begins.
No. The FMLA only requires unpaid leave. However, the law permits an employee to elect, or the employer to require the employee, to use accrued paid vacation leave or, subject to certain restrictions, sick or family leave, for some or all of the FMLA leave period. When paid leave is substituted for unpaid FMLA leave, it may be counted against the 12-week FMLA leave entitlement.
