What is the law about employers having to provide time off to employees for their childrens schools activities
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There is no such law. The Family Medical Leave Act requires employers to give time off for family medical problems, but not school activities.
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I don't think there is any law about it, at least not where I worked.  The decision should be based upon what is in  the best interests of the child.
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The kids in movies are monitored and cannot work a full day. The laws do apply to them.
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Everyone is allowed  two days off work. These days do not have to be consecutive. This is the law. If the employee chooses to work 7 days a week, that is up to the boss to allow or not.
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Children \nUnion employees\nWomen
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Not in the United States.  These laws are geared toward maternity, illness in the family, etc.  If you want to start a business and wanted time off of a job where you worked for me, I would tell you to make a choice.....either you work for me or you want to be self-employed.  If you are working to get to the latter, then realistically, do this nights and weekends and build up your business to a point where you can afford to quit your day job.
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Most school districts won't allow it unless the teacher is also a family member.\n\nThe risk of allegation is too high too allow an employee to be alone with a student in isolation - EVER! If there's a teacher who is spending time one-on-one with a student with no-one else around (in a room, in a car, etc.) then the school should probably be made aware.
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It does sound unfair.\n\nFew people realise that you have no say over when you take your Holidays, and your employer can turn down all your requests and can tell you when you will be off!
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Does an employer have to provide employees breaks or a meal period?\nNo, unless the employee is under the age of 16.
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This isn't a legal issue, it's a company policy issue.  If you are on salary they have to pay you the whole day, because you showed up; however, they can also charge your vacation time for the hours not worked.
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In Michigan all child labor laws are predicated on age 16.\nfor example \nMCLS § 409.103 (2006)\nprovides:\nA minor under 16 years shall not be employed in an occupation subject to this act for more than 6 days in 1 week, nor for a period longer than a weekly average of 8 hours per day or 48 hours in 1 week, nor more than 10 hours in 1 day. The minor shall not be employed between the hours of 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. A minor who is a student in school shall not be employed more than a combined school and work week of 48 hours during the period when school is in session.\n\nThere is no similar limitations for age 17, 16 is the cut off.\n\nA minor however is defined as under 18. So 48 hours combined school/work -- applies up until 18. \nAll the other regulations seem to be 16.
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Our school district designates certain days as "Teacher Work Days" or "Teacher Development Days" when students cannot be on campus. These are important days that allow teachers to spend time needed to plan, collaborate and generally improve their teaching skills by attending workshops and conferences. With most of the school year spent in the classroom, teachers hardly have time to meet with other teachers to collaborate, plan, explore new teaching techniques or improve their skills.\n\nAfter a school day or on Friday, most teachers (at our school at least) take loads of work home to grade, etc. Some teachers regularly come in on the weekend, too. A few days spread out during the school year without students provides necessary non-student time during the work week that teachers really need.\n\nI agree that the child care issue is a problem for those households with two parents who work. However, if a school year calendar is provided which tell parents when non-student days are scheduled, couldn't parents arrange child care well ahead of time? Before I became a teacher six years ago--when I had children at home--I reviewed the school year calendar when I got it before the end of the current school year and arranged childcare well ahead of time. Just a thought.
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I think the law varies from state to state, but I know in some states if you work over 4 hours you are supposed to get 1/2 hour lunch break.
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No one can give you the right answer, based on the limited information in your question.\n\nIt is different in each state. do a search for employment laws in your state to get the correct answer.
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Employment law makes it illegal to force your employees into religious observance. So, if you are required to be there, then they are breaking federal law, regardless of whether this is a school or another work place. I would suggest to the principal that if he wants to have a private religious gathering for staff on a voluntary basis, he does so at some other location or time.
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President's Day is a legal holiday.  Some school districts give students the day off; others do not.  I'd suggest looking at an online calendar for your daughter's school district, if there is one.  If not, have her call some of her friends -- they might know.
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School districts set their own calendars. You would have to ask the school board for the district that question. Here, usually the kids are out that day, but the teachers have to work.