CAPLAW FAQ Resource Image

Administering Employee Leave-Sharing Programs

2018

A popular workplace benefit offered by some employers is an employee leave-sharing program. These programs allow employees to donate accrued, paid leave to a general pool to be used by fellow employees who have exhausted all paid leave available to them but need additional leave. While altruistic and beneficial for improving workplace morale, employee leave-sharing programs can be complicated from an administrative perspective. This FAQ is intended to help Community Action Agencies understand the tax law and federal grant law requirements that apply to leave-sharing programs and to provide tips for administering such programs.

Related Resources:

CAA Primer on Student Loan Repayment

CAA Primer on Student Loan Repayment

The landscape of student loans and loan repayment plans in the United States is complex. Understanding the legal framework behind how these programs were created and function will help community action agencies (CAAs) navigate changes to the programs and better support...

CAA Primer on Student Loan Repayment

New EEOC Technical Assistance on Anti-Discrimination in the Workplace

On March 19, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released two technical assistance documents that address the scope of protections under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as they relate to an employer’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)...

CAA Primer on Student Loan Repayment

Tips on Preparing for a Possible Government Shutdown

With the possibility of a federal government shutdown looming, what should CAAs be doing to prepare? Review 10 tips to consider when preparing for a possible shutdown. Summaries of federal agency shutdown contingency plans also help determine which federal programs and...