EmploymentQuestion 1065 of 1605
An employer fires an employee for using accrued paid sick leave to care for a sick child, as the law allows. This is:
a.Permitted if the child is over age 12
b.Unlawful retaliation for using protected paid sick leave
c.Lawful if the employer gives two weeks' notice
d.Lawful because employment is at-will
Explanation
California law prohibits retaliation against an employee for using or requesting paid sick leave for themselves or a covered family member. Firing or disciplining an employee for lawfully using sick leave violates Labor Code §246.5 and exposes the employer to penalties.
Law Reference: Labor Code §233; §246.5Practice all 1605 questions free — no signup required.
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