Feeling unwell or needing to care for a loved one is a part of life. When it happens, the last thing you want is the stress of getting a medical certificate. Dragging yourself to a doctor's waiting ...

In the modern workforce, remote work is often treated like a privilege instead of a practical alternative. One employee was refused a work-from-home day and told instead to take a sick day, but their ...

An employee’s request for disability leave until “September or October” wasn’t specific enough to render the time off a reasonable accommodation, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held Tuesday ...

Faculty members must complete the following steps at least one semester prior to the proposed start of the sabbatical leave. If the faculty member has two concurrent appointments, they must request ...

Mental health days are days people take off from work to manage stress or improve mental well-being. How people request one will depend on the workplace, as policies vary widely. Not all workplaces ...

During their conversation, the employee informed their manager of severe stomach pain and said they would be taking a day off to recover. The manager, however, replied: "It's a request or an order." ...