When an employee asks for a day off, an employer generally has discretion to approve it or not. But there are some types of leave that employers must allow.

There’s a broad range of reasons for workers to request time off, including vacations, sick days, jury duty, and personal emergencies. Some time-off requests must be approved, though they don’t always have to be paid.

Here’s a general overview of five different types of employee leave that employers must allow:

For answers to more specific questions about employee leave, it may be best to consult with an experienced employment attorney near you.

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