so my dad died and my boss gave me one day off!  are there laws for bereavement time in florida?
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Bereavement is a company policy issue.  What does your company policy state?  If he's following policy then you work for a not so great company, if he's not following policy speak with HR since this could result in a discrimination lawsuit, and finaly if there is no policy then he has the discretion to determine what to do.
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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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first and foremost, my condolences to you.. \n\nhere is a article about what you should know about bereavement fairs...\n\nI hope this helps a bit...
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The last time Christmas and New Year's fell on a Sunday was 1994, so perhaps your employer's records would indicate what happened that time.\n\nThe Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not require overtime pay for weekends or holidays. It's up to the employer and employee.  If the labor contract does not specify, then the employer may do what he wants under *federal* law.\n\nUnder *state* law, it entirely depends on which state you're in.  If you specify the state, I could help with a more direct answer.\n\nEDIT: Under Michigan law, there is no holiday pay requirement.  It's all exclusively based upon the contract.  Of course, if Sunday represents more than 40 hours worked, overtime pay is required.  I've included that link below.
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Ironically as I understand it there is NO legal right to a so called 'bank holiday' as a day off or to take it as a day in lieu if it falls on a normal day off. I have just quickly confirmed this is correct, type in 'bank holiday working legislation' in google and there is a mass of info for you. Obviously many even most employers do treat bank holidays as a day you are entitled to but you appear perhaps to be working for a 21st century Mr. Scrooge. Also traditionally certain trades esp the building trades always close at Christmas and new year for obvious reasons and, depending upon the terms of employment they might be agreed to be part of your holiday entitlement over which you have no option but to accept what your employer says. You should ask to see your contract of employment, every employee is entitled to one. If you still can not find the answers try your local citizens advise centre, & or the library and they may help you with useful links or local advice centres.
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Honey, I feel for you.  My mom passed away suddenly 13 years ago.  First thing you've got to do is of course get thru the visitation and funeral.  Give yourself some time to come to grips with this.  I highly recommend that you seek out some sort of grief counseling.  My dad, sister, and I did this about 6 weeks after my mom died, and it really helped alot.  It's up to you whether you choose individual counseling or group, but make sure to do one or the other.  It'll really help you out.  Also, find people to talk to, the more you talk, the better you will be able to work thru all this.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  God Bless You.
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I am not sure of your work place policies, but it seems unusual that they would require a Dr. excuse for 1 day absence. Here are some excuses I have used in the past when I " just didn't feel like it"...\n\n1. Food poisoning symptoms...upset stomach, vomiting...blame it on something you ate. ( Some work places, especially food service, REQUIRE you to stay away when vomiting and loose bowels)\n2. Transportation problems...car won't start..flat tire..ect..\n3. Appointment other then a Dr...like a lawyer or such.\n4. Relative needs ride to airport.\n5. Funeral
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I'm pretty sure you can put anything you want in you will. Put in your will that you want your friend to be responsible for funeral arrangements and have a lawyer to varify it.\n\nI live in alabama also... I think this is true... but check on it with a lawyer.\n\nDaniel
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I don't think that there is a law, but most places of employment have a policy that states how many days you can be out before needing a note.  Generally if you are out more than 2 days and you are that sick, you should be going to the doctor anyway.  Most physicians have no problem giving patients a note for work.  Check out your employee hand book and it should have some sort of policy of sick time off.
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I can't tell if you are in the UK, scotland, NZ, Australia or Canada because of your use of British English.  But the answer would probably be the same.  You, or your boyfriend can call the nearest government office and ask the same question.  \n\nAlso,  how have other staff member's holidays been handled?  Are they required to do the same? Surely the law in your country would require that the policy for one would be the same for others.  Does he have the time coming to him; has he accrued enough vacation time?  Sometimes sthe policy requires you to work a certain number of months before you can go on a vacation.  Also, if it is the busy time of the year for the place he works, the establishment may have a policy that says something like that.  THere should be a written policy, and your bf should ask to see it.  THen, he should check with the department of labor or his union.  But, he may not want to make a fuss at his job unless he is really good and they would be wont to lose him.  Employers tend to remember when an employee turns them in.
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I don't think that's actually a law as your previous employer has a right to tell your prospective employer if you had a habit of not coming into work beyond your vacation time, didn't complete your responsibilities on time. I don't think they should tell your employer you're a horrible human being b/c they didn't like you, but as far as I know it's not illegal. \n\nAlso, if your employer is going to say something bad about you, then don't list them in the first place. Only include that job for a background check, if they require one.
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I went through this with one boss.  I was so stressed out that I was sick at work, then had a death in the family.  It was an awful time.  In the end, they fired me.  As it turned out, though, they were in the wrong.  Bad on them.\n\nIt can certainly happen.
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The Fair Practices Employment Board can help you.  The laws are different in each state, and sometimes local laws.  \n\nMy husband was laid off while he was on vacation.  He came back from our trip, went to work, and found out he didn't work there anymore.\n\nWe are still trying to find out how to get the retirement benefits he earned!!
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it depends on where you live , some labour laws differ from place to place but most of them may just be worded diffrent , i would call the labour office in what ever area you are in , i know that here they cant lay you off untill you come back to work and only with a really good reason , there may be a web site for the area that you are in that you can check under for the info
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I'm sorry for your loss, many Holidays must be very difficult for you. If you don't feel this is too strange , when you go to visit her on Mothers Day bring a blanket with you and just sit there for a while. My Dad died when I was 13 months old, so when I need to feel closer to him, I take a warm summer day {Hopefully Mothers Day will be warm} a blanket, maybe a book or photo album and visit. Its amazing how peaceful it might make you feel. I'm sure she loved you very much and I'm very sorry your still so sad. I hope the rest of your family is a support to you. Take care and best of everything to you.
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Go to work!  I'm completely baffled as to why this is a question!  If you don't get the holiday, then work.  Just because your company policy is different from others doesn't mean you should get the day off too.
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Have a look at these links, i'm sure you'll find something here to suit your situation:\n\nhttp://www.netdoctor.co.uk/support_groups/006090.htm\n\nhttp://www.childbereavement.org.uk/families/\n\nhttp://www.bounty.com/Community/Discussion/Tree.asp?btySubID=144\n\nhttp://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/bereavement.php\n\nGood luck