DISABILITY AND LEAVE
Whether you’re navigating a health challenge, caring for a loved one, welcoming a new child, or simply need time away, we’re here to support you. This page provides information and guidance on various types of leave, including short-term and long-term disability, family medical leave, birthing parent leave, and child bonding leave.
Your well-being and life outside of work matter, and we’re committed to helping you through every step of the process
Contact [email protected] to initiate a leave of absence or for any questions.
Resources
Disability
Administered by Lincoln Financial Group
Short Term Disability
Effective the 1st of the month after 90 days of employment Full-time Associates may be eligible for up to 90 days of short-term disability benefits conditioned upon written medical certification that the employee is unable to perform his/her job due to a medical condition. STD benefits will not commence until the paperwork has been approved and the employee has been off work, due to medical reasons, for 14 consecutive work days. 100% paid leave for 30 days, then 70% for up to 11 weeks.
Long Term Disability
Effective the 1st of the month after 90 days of employment Full-time Associates may be eligible for long-term disability benefits conditioned upon written medical certification that the employee is unable to perform his/her job due to a medical condition. LTD benefits will not commence until the paperwork has been approved and the employee has been off work, due to medical reasons, for 90 days.
This coverage can help replace a portion of your income in the event you are unable to work due to a covered disability that is non-work related & continues for at least 90 days. The long-term disability plan replaces 60% of your monthly income loss up to a maximum of $5,000 per month.
Leave of Absense
FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE
FMLA provides unpaid, job protection for up to 12 weeks in a rolling 12 month period. FMLA can be taken for certain serious health conditions.
Eligibility: Must have worked at least 1,250 hours within previous 12 months
CHILD BONDING LEAVE
Full time associates who are not the birthing parent are eligible for Child Bonding Leave. Child Bonding Leave provides 100% paid leave for up to 5 weeks, for the birth or adoption of a child
Eligibility: 1st of the month following 90 days
BIRTHING PARENT LEAVE
Full time associates who are the birthing parent are eligible for Birthing Parent and Child Bonding Leave. Birthing Parent Leave provides 100% paid leave for up to 5 weeks, for the birth or adoption of a child.
If you are utilizing Birthing Parent Leave, Child Bonding Leave will begin once Birthing Parent Leave has exhausted.
Eligibility: 1st of the month following 90 days