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Will I be paid during my leave?

By Jamie AquilaLast updated Jul 20, 2026

Protected leave itself is job protection, not a paycheck. Pay usually comes from something alongside it, such as a state paid-leave program, short-term disability, or your own…

Protected leave itself is job protection, not a paycheck. Pay usually comes from something alongside it, such as a state paid-leave program, short-term disability, or your own accrued PTO. Ask your leave team what applies to you; they will lay out your specific mix.