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One of our employees advised us that he wanted to volunteer with the hurricane relief effort and has been absent from work. What are our obligations with regard to this employee?

April 26, 2017absent advised effort employees Hurricane obligations relief volunteer

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One of our employees advised us that he wanted to volunteer with the hurricane relief effort and has been absent from work. What are our obligations with regard to this employee?

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If the employee does not qualify for federal USERRA protection, or is not designated for protection under state or local law, then you are not obligated to provide such protection. Nevertheless, the employee may be eligible for FMLA leave or leave under one of your company’s other policies.