Can I be forced to use PTO when my 2 year old child is sick?

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Can I be forced to use PTO when my 2 year old child is sick?

I have a doctor’s note for my child to stay home from school for bronchitis. I had to go in late as my fiancee didn’t get off her job until my job time started.

Asked on February 9, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, California

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

Yes your employer can do this. Under CA law, employees who work at least 30 days in a year are eligible to receive paid sick leave. And employers can require employees to take sick leave in at least 2 hour increments (but not more). Therefore, unless this action violates the terms of a written employment cntract or union agreement, it is legal.

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

Yes your employer can do this. Under CA law, employees who work at least 30 days in a year are eligible to receive paid sick leave. And employers can require employees to take sick leave in at least 2 hour increments (but not more). Therefore, unless this action violates the terms of a written employment cntract or union agreement, it is legal.


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