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- Do I Take Sick Leave or Vacation Time First?
- What If I Have Sick Leave, Vacation Time and A Continuation of Income While on Disability?
- What If I Have Sick Time, Vacation Leave And A Right to Take Time Off Under The Family And Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
- What If I Have The Right To Leave Under The Family And Medical Leave Act And A Medical Leave Of Absence?
- What If I Have The Right To Leave Under The Family And Medical Leave Act And A Medical Leave Of Absence and A Short Term Disability Benefit?
- What If My Employer Says I'm Not Entitled To Leave Under The Family And Medical Leave Act (FMLA) And My Employer Doesn't Have A Leave Of Absence Policy?
How To Maximize Your Benefits If You Need Time Off For Health Reasons
Do I Take Sick Leave or Vacation Time First?
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Think of Sick Leave and Vacation programs as extension of your pay check. Generally:
- You receive both full pay and your normal benefits during these periods.
- There is no question whether to hold your job for you. The risk is very slight that an employer would even think of taking away your job if you take vacation or sick leave.
Sick leave is the first benefit to use when taking time off for a medical condition -- unless it means telling your employer about your condition before you want to.
- Your salary continues.
- Your benefits continue.
- Sick leave is not vested: if you leave the company, you usually don't get compensated for the time.
- You generally can't carry sick leave from year to year so you lose it if you don't use it.
Postpone using vacation for medical reasons unless absolutely necessary.
- Your vacation time is vested so you are entitled to be compensated for it even if you don't return to work.
- However, some employers may require you use it after sick leave is used up.
If you need more time than you're entitled to, ask co-workers if they will give you some of their vacation time. It's little cost to them and enormous benefit to you.
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