Time off for plastics in California

[mercy96 20]

Anybody know anything about laws/rights for taking time off work off for plastics? I live in california and work for a small business.

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thank you!

[JamieLogical 8,713]

As a US citizen, you fall under the Family and Medical Leave Act, which just requires that your surgeon's office complete a form and the surgeon signs it saying you must be out of work for however many days. That means you will not be able to be fired from your job for missing the time. However, it doesn't require you to receive any paid time off. If your employer doesn't pay for time off, then you may be able to apply for short-term disability.

Edited March 5, 2015 by JamieLogical

[sunnkistme 76]

Actually, businesses with under 50 employees are not required to comply with FMLA. Most companies have a policy they will ask you to adhere to. Talk with your supervisors.

[cheryl2586 3,053]

Especially for plastic surgery. Because it is not a necessity. They don't have to give you time off for that. I don't know but I would ask.

[JamieLogical 8,713]

Especially for plastic surgery. Because it is not a necessity. They don't have to give you time off for that. I don't know but I would ask.

My employer gave me time off for plastics under FMLA. Our HR department told me that it doesn't matter what led to your being medically incapable of working, just that you have a doctor certify that you are medically incapable of working.

Edit: This makes it sound like FMLA only applies to plastics if it is an in-patient procedure (requiring an overnight stay in a hospital): http://www.thehrspecialist.com/34516/Does_the_FMLA_cover_leave_for_cosmetic_surgery_.hr?cat=employment_law

Edited March 8, 2015 by JamieLogical