Independence is a condition of a nation, country, or state in which its residents and population, or some portion thereof, exercise self-government, and usually sovereignty, over the territory. The opposite of independence is the status of a dependent territory.
Depending on the state. If it's a four year federal sentence you will have to do 85% ,or they takeoff 54 days a year for good behavior. Most states abdopted the NERA Act for federal funding (No Early Release Act). Meaning if you're incarcerated for a violent crime you will be required to do 85% of your sentence.
Designating time off. In order for time off â vacation, personal or unpaid leave â to count as part of the 12 weeks, the employer must designate it as FMLA leave. If they don't, the worker is still entitled to 12 weeks off at another point that year.