My point wasn't the legality, per se, but the fact that it was highly unusual for MS to nickel-and-dime FTEs that way - as you know. Micromanaging at it's finest!

>>It is not illegal to require that sick time or vacation or even pto (personal time off) be used for doctors appointments.
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>I'm not sure you're correct on this one (and it may be something determined at a state level). Certainly, an employer is under no obligation to pay an employee for sick time off. However, an employee is entitled to a certain amount of unpaid leave if that employer does provide for the sick leave.