Can an employer deny unpaid time off? The fact is that approval of these more voluntary leaves of absence is at your employer’s discretion. Although you can request a leave of absence for any ...

Here are seven ways to get ready for an unpaid maternity leave: 1. Understand your rights under the law. 2. Plan when to use your personal time off. 3. Buy disability insurance. 4. Be strategic ...

The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”) has issued an opinion letter stating that employers cannot ...

Photo Credit: Arni Torfason The Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) defines unpaid labor as the non-compensated time spent completing domestic tasks such as caring for ...