Since the company does not have a well defined leave policy in place the company can face legal challenges from several quarters. First, the company can be held legally liable for violation of specific statutes. For example, it can be held liable for the violation of the Family Medical Leave Act, the company will be held liable according to the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act. Under 29 CFR 825.104 Elora Jean & Co is an employer that is covered under the Family Medical Leave Act, the reason is that it employs more than 50 employees for more than 20 workweeks.
If Elora Jean & Co violates the provisions of the Family …show more content…
If there is a sick of more than one week, the medical certificate must reach the manager before the first week is over. The manager will verify the reasons and notify the payroll of the treatment of the sick leave.
Annual leave an annual leave of 14 days is available to employees depending upon the operational needs of the department. If the leave is not sanctioned, the leave is carried forward for a maximum of two years after which the leave lapses.
Special leave may be granted on paid or unpaid basis depending on the circumstances and the discretion of the manger. Time taken for special leave must be applied for on the company leave application form and submitted to the supervisor of the employee.
Bereavement leave (paid) of a maximum of five days may be granted on the discretion of the manager so that employees can pay respects to someone who has died and the employee has had a close