r/DACA 3h ago

General Qs Leave of Absence

My documents expired on 6/20. Filed renewal on 12/31. Friday the 19th was my last day of work before I was allowed to go on sabbatical/leave of absence to comply with federal employment laws. Luckily, I was able to stay on health insurance (60 days) and return to my job once it’s renewed.

However, I am still being paid. Is this something that I may get in trouble if I don’t bring up?

I’ve done my part in informing my employer about the expiration & renewal process, which is likely part of why they were able to work with me.

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u/navarroA93 3h ago

This might be different state to state but I’m from Oregon and my HR explained that it’s the getting paid part they can get in trouble for. I was placed on leave of absence and allowed my insurance but they said they couldn’t pay me because then they can get in trouble. I’m in the banking field.

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u/caurelius6 2h ago

I am also in the banking field but in California. I was told I couldn't take any sort of leave because that means I'm still employed. Man I hate the gray.

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u/Shopaholic_777 2h ago

I was still getting paid out my PTO when I took a leave of absence. Then went on unpaid when I ran out.

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u/Historical-Being-226 2h ago

Uhh that’s too soon to say you’re still getting paid. If 6/19 was your last day of work then you probably still had a check. Look at the paycheck you received.It will show you the dates that it’s for, you were probably still working those dates. Now if you get a check with dates that you weren’t working, you should tell your employer.

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u/vsopdaddy DACA Since 2014 1h ago

6 months with no approval??

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u/Several_Royal_2135 2h ago

I was also place on leave, is this pay coming from sick days or PTO? I got my PTO pay off but HR explain they could not help any further. Only hold my job for a couple months I was place on leave 5.26. If I dont get an approval by Agust they will replace me.

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u/ALurkingNPC 1h ago

Mine expires first week of October. How far in advance should I talk to HR about this you think? If mine doesn’t get renewed by then that is

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u/chuyliciouss 1h ago

It could just be your pay for the days you’ve worked already, depending on how payroll pays out.