Q&A

What are the rules for leave of absence in New York?

What are the rules for leave of absence in New York?

See Leaves of Absence. New York employers may be required to provide adoption leave, family military leave, paid family leave and pregnancy leave under state law. See Family and Medical Leave. New York employers must provide up to three hours of paid time off to vote.

What kind of leave do you get in New York?

There are various types of leave that may be available to an employee in New York. See Leaves of Absence. New York employers may be required to provide adoption leave, family military leave, paid family leave and pregnancy leave under state law. See Family and Medical Leave.

When to give notice of mass layoff in New York?

The New York State Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires covered businesses to give at least 90 days of notice to employees prior to a plant closing, mass layoff, or other covered reduction in work hours. If a business does not provide notice, it may be required to pay back wages and benefits to workers.

Can a former employer look at your personnel file in New York?

Yes. There is no law in New York State which permits an employee to examine his or her personnel file. My former employer is giving me bad references and I can’t get another job. Is there anything I can do to stop him? Probably not, as long as what the employer says is true or is just the employer’s opinion.

Do you have to tell your boss you’re thinking about leaving your job?

Although you’re not obligated to share your feelings about your job with your boss, keep in mind your situation could potentially be improved by talking with your employer. Telling your boss you’re thinking about leaving your job is a touchy subject.

What happens if you leave a short-term job?

You may end up leaving this short-term job off your resume altogether. At most, this job might rate one short scene in the movie version of your life. Don’t tell Janice what she already knows and refuses to acknowledge. What would be the point of that?

What’s the percentage of people who want to leave their jobs?

You’re not alone. According to recent research, 87.2 percent of job seekers want to leave their jobs in 2014. Regardless of the reasons, this percentage is alarmingly high. Whether you’re on the fence about your future with the company or committed to leaving but don’t have a new position lined up yet, the question becomes: Should I tell my boss?

When do I give my Two weeks notice to my old boss?

My old boss from two jobs ago called me two days after Christmas and asked me to come and work with him again. We had lunch together and negotiated the deal. He hired me to work on a one-year consulting project that starts in early February. I gave Janice my two weeks notice yesterday.