Do employees on military leave accrue vacation benefits?
Employees on military leave do not accrue vacation benefits while on leave, unless the employer permits employees on other leave of absence status to accrue vacation benefits. If the amount of vacation that is allowed depends on length of service, time on military service must be counted to the accrual during or following military service. Does time away from work due to military service count towards seniority? Time on military leave counts as time worked for seniority purposes. Seniority purposes include any benefits of employment which accrue with, or are determined by, longevity in employment. If length of service or hours worked are a requirement for a statutory or employer-provided benefit or right, the employee must be credited with the length of service and hours of worked the employee would have had but for a military leave of absence. Does time away from work due to military service count towards tenure and hours requirements under the Family and Medical Leave Act? The Family
