Question:
We have an employee requesting a leave of absence. What are the top things we should do as an employer?
Answer:
When an employee requests to go on leave:
- Employers must confirm what type of job protected leave the employee qualifies for.
- If the employee does not qualify for a job protected leave under state or federal, will this be accommodation? Accommodating will set precedence. Employee may be protected under FEHA Fair Employment and Housing Act.
- The employee must provide a doctor’s note.
- Formal letter should be provided to employee to document leave.
- The employee must be inactive status/leave status on HRIS.
For more detailed information as to other things an employer is recommended to do, please reach out to Jinji HR at printcreative@jinjihr.com.
