Summary
In California, employers must honor requests for accrued paid sick leave. If denied, you can file a claim with the Labor Commissioners Office. Retaliation for using sick leave is illegal. Claims for unused sick leave after termination are typically not valid. If wages are not paid, employers may face penalties. Legal help is available through the California Department of Industrial Relations.Full Conversation
My employer won’t let me use my sick hours unless I sign a paper even thought I asked orally to use the hours
Hello ****, thank you for your patience. Could you please tell me where you are located so I could provide more specific information?
Modesto
Hello ****,
- In California, an employer is generally not allowed to deny an employee's request to use accrued paid sick leave.
- If you believe your rights are being violated, contact California's Labor Commissioner's Office.
If I requested the hours before I quit does it still apply?
Hello ****,
- In California, if you requested to use your sick hours before you quit, your employer should honor the request.
- Claims for unused sick leave after termination are typically not valid, as per California law.
I’ve requested the pay twice and they didn’t give it to me
Hello ****,
- In California, employers who don't pay wages owed may face penalties.
- You can file a wage claim with the California Labor Commissioner's office.
- Legal help is also available through the California Department of Industrial Relations.
They also didn’t schedule me after I called in sick
Hello ****,
- In California, it's illegal to retaliate against an employee for using their sick leave.
- If you believe this is the case, you may file a retaliation complaint with the Labor Commissioner's Office.
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