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School-Related Leaves as Summer Ends
July 31, 2026
Question: With August approaching, many of my employees have children who go back to school soon. What are my legal obligations as an employer if an employee wants to take time off to go to a school-related activity for their child? Answer: Employer obligations with respect to school-related leaves depend on the size of the company and the reason for the…
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