How you request a leave of absence from work can make or break your relationship with your employer. For example, if you ask for time off without giving adequate notice, your manager and co-workers ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Asking to take a leave of absence from work -- whether you need time off for a medical procedure, to mourn a death or to take ...

There are times when circumstances in your life require you to step back from your job. However, if you have a job that you love and you only need to leave temporarily, you might not want to put in ...

Before finalizing vacation plans, request a vacation-based leave of absence from your employer. Companies commonly offer paid vacation time as a benefit of employment. Whether you have a few days or a ...

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals recently determined that a request for indefinite leave is not a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). Stanley Kieffer worked ...

A recent decision from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals tackled the question of when an employer is obligated to provide leave as a disability accommodation when the leave request is for an ...

Brandeis has developed a set of comprehensive family and medical leave benefits that best support employees and their families. Employees may be able to continue to receive pay during an FMLA leave, ...