Mental Health Day
Time off taken to address mental health and wellbeing.
Definition
A mental health day is time off taken to address mental health, reduce stress, prevent burnout, or maintain emotional wellbeing. Most state sick leave laws explicitly include mental health as a covered use. Some employers now offer dedicated mental health days separate from sick leave.
Legal Context
Mental health conditions are covered under most state sick leave laws and may qualify for FMLA if they meet the serious health condition criteria.
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PTO (Paid Time Off)
A combined bank of paid leave days employees can use for any purpose.
Sick Leave
Paid or unpaid time off for illness or medical needs.
Vacation Leave
Paid time off specifically for rest and recreation.
Personal Leave
Time off for personal matters not covered by other leave types.
Floating Holiday
A paid day off employees can use at their discretion.
Safe Leave
Time off for domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking situations.
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