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The immediate supervisor as well as top
management has to approve a leave of absence before it is granted.
Requests will be considered light of business needs, legal
requirements, and the criteria set forth in this
statement.
THERE ARE THREE TYPES OF LEAVES OF
ABSENCE THAT MAY BE GRANTED:
MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE: A medical
leave of absence may be requested for illness or injury, including a
maternity leave, that is expected to require more than two weeks
away from work. This type of leave must be supported by a doctor's
statement indicating the type of illness or injury and the expected
duration.
MILITARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE: The Company
complies with all statutory requirements concerning military service
and training. To obtain a leave, an employee must supply copies of
military orders stating that the employee must take part in
activities requiring leave.
PERSONAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE: The Company
generally does not permit non-medical leaves of absence except in
emergency or unusual situations. These leaves of absence will be
considered on an individual basis and must be approved by top
management as well as the immediate supervisor.
The Company will make reasonable effort
to hold open the position of an employee on an approved leave of
absence, but retains the right to fill the position, should it
become necessary to do so. The employee on leave of absence will be
notified of any change and will be offered the opportunity to return
early. Should a layoff occur when an employee is on an approved
leave of absence, the employee will be effected in the same manner
as active employees.
Upon obtaining approval for a leave of
absence, an employee who has accrued vacation leave may use that
time. Only with a medical leave of absence can an employee use
accrued sick leave.
During a medical or military leave of
absence, employee insurance benefits can remain in effect. While on
a medical or military leave of absence, except worker's
compensation, an employee is expected to pay his/her full monthly
insurance premium payments. In the event of a worker's compensation
injury, an employee will be expected to continue paying the required
premium that he/she would have if still employed, up to three
months. After three months, the employee has the option to continue
their insurance through COBRA. If an employee has employee paid
benefits, LTD or additional life insurance, the employee must pay in
advance, the monthly premium payments. Arrangements should be made
with the Payroll Department.
During a leave of absence, an employee
will continue to accrue disability and time off leave only for those
hours for which the employee is paid. Disability and time off leave
do not accrue on leaves without
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