North Carolina
Complete guide to North Carolina leave laws including FMLA, jury duty, military leave, and school activity leave in NC.
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 0
Calculation: No state requirement. Per employer policy.
Pro-rata: Per employer policy
Carryover: Per employer policy
Sick leave
Statutory: No
Paid days: Varies
Statutory pay: Varies
Eligibility: No state sick leave requirement
Parental leave
Maternity: 12 weeks (FMLA)
Paternity: 12 weeks (FMLA)
Adoption: 12 weeks (FMLA)
Shared leave: 12 weeks combined
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
School Activity Leave: 4 hours per year (unpaid)
Jury Duty: As needed (unpaid)
Military Leave: Per USERRA (unpaid)
Domestic Violence Leave: Reasonable time (unpaid)
Voting Leave: Not required (unpaid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Per federal requirements
Penalties: Federal penalties for FMLA violations
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2025-01-20
Good Friday: 2025-04-18
Memorial Day: 2025-05-26
Independence Day: 2025-07-04
Labor Day: 2025-09-01
Frequently asked questions
Does North Carolina have paid family leave?
No, North Carolina does not have a state paid family leave program. Only federal FMLA provides unpaid leave.
Is sick leave required in North Carolina?
No, North Carolina has no state-mandated sick leave requirement. Employers set their own policies.
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