You have to tell your employer about your leave at least 30 days before you start it. In an emergency, you need to tell your employer about your leave within 24 hours of starting your leave. You also have to give them written notice within three days of starting your leave. If you can’t tell your employer about your leave on time, we will reduce your first weekly benefit payment by 25%. If you can’t give notice to your employer on time for good cause, we may not reduce your first weekly benefit.