Can my employer ask what I do on my time off?

Employers can ask you whatever questions they want: No one is going to stop them. However, there are some things that you feel comfortable sharing and some things that are better left unsaid.

Can a company tell you how do you use your vacation time?

Employers may restrict or even dictate how and when employees may take their vacation days. Employers may require their workers to use their accrued vacation time for any absence. These benefits are considered to be a matter of agreement between an employer and the employees.

Can an employer ask why you are taking vacation?

This number varies depending on your position and your company, but one thing applies to everyone — we don’t have to tell our employers why we’re taking a day or week off and how we’ll spend that time. In short, you don’t have to explain anything unless you need to take more time off than your contract allows.

Can your job contact you while on vacation?

Simple answer: Yes. It’s legal. No laws require vacation time, and as long as she’s not docking your pay for taking your kids to the doctor, she can bug you about it, and even require that you not do it. Additionally, lots of people keep in contact while on vacation.

Can an employer ask the nature of your illness?

In the state of California, the law states that employees are entitled to paid sick days at a rate of no less than one hour per 30 hours worked. Your employer is allowed to ask you why you are taking a sick day, including asking the nature of your ailment.

Are you obligated to tell your employer where you are going?

Legally, you have no obligation to tell your employer where you are going. There is no need to let them know where you will be working if they know where you live. If you have an employment agreement, make sure you don’t have a non-compete clause or a non-disclosure obligation to your old employer.

Can an employer require you to answer your phone?

Let’s tackle the legality first: Yes, in the U.S., it’s legal for your employer to require this.