Employee demanding unpaid leave of absence

Employee who insists on taking a leave of absence despite employer's objections

Brian Johnston

Question: Are there any liability issues in denying an employee an unpaid leave of absence (such as the reason for the absence)? Can an employer demand an employee use up all paid vacation before considering a leave of absence? If an employee continues to insist on a leave of absence, are there grounds for dismissal?

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