Question:
Our company is growing, and we want to make sure we’re doing things right. We’ve heard about laws that let parents take time off for school events. Do we have to pay them during this time off? And how do we follow these laws?
Answer:
Yes, some places have laws about parents taking time off for their kid’s school events. Not every place in the U.S. has these rules. Some places say it’s a good idea, but it’s not a must.
Let’s break down some of these places:
1. California
– Companies with 25 or more workers must allow parents time off (up to 40 hours a year) for things like:
– Picking a school or daycare.
– Going to school events.
– Dealing with school problems (like if the school says a kid needs to be picked up early).
– The time off doesn’t have to be paid, but workers can use their vacation days if they want.
2. Washington, D.C.
– Workers can take up to 24 hours off in a year to go to school events.
– It’s not paid, but workers can use vacation days.
3. Illinois
– Big companies (50 or more workers) must let parents take up to 8 hours off a year for school meetings.
– Workers have to use their vacation days before using this time off.
4. Massachusetts
– Parents can take up to 24 hours off a year for school-related stuff.
– It’s not paid, but they can use their vacation or sick days.
5. Minnesota
– Workers can take up to 16 hours off a year for school events.
– It’s not paid, but they can use vacation days.
6. Nevada
– Bigger companies have to let parents take up to 4 hours off a year for school stuff.
– It’s not paid.
7. New Jersey and New Mexico
– Parents can use their paid sick days for school events.
8. North Carolina
– All workers can take up to 4 hours off a year for school things.
– It’s not paid, but they can use vacation days.
9. Rhode Island
– Bigger companies must let parents take up to 10 hours off a year for school stuff.
– It’s not paid, but they can use vacation days.
10. Vermont
– Some workers can take up to 24 hours off a year for school events.
– It’s not paid, but they can use vacation days.
So, it’s important to know where your company is and what the rules are there. If you know these rules and follow them, you’ll be on the right track!
I hope this helps!
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