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(two weeks). Absences exceeding ten working days will be taken as unpaid leave
unless the employee chooses to use vacation time.
PERSONAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE
This type of leave, without pay and for good cause, may be granted by HHHunt
and/or the community in emergency situations, provided it does not disrupt the
community. The request must be submitted in writing to your supervisor and
approved by the Executive Director, in advance (whenever possible).
Reinstatement will not be guaranteed to any employee requesting personal leave.
However, the Company will endeavor to place employees returning from
personal leave in their former position or a position comparable in status and pay,
subject to budgetary restrictions, the Company's need to fill vacancies, and its
ability to find qualified temporary replacements.
USERRA
If you leave the company to enter military service, you are entitled to
reinstatement and all other rights in full accordance with applicable laws and
regulations in effect on the date of your application for reinstatement.
All military leaves are governed by the Uniformed Services Employment and
Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). This law prohibits discrimination against
persons who serve in the Armed Forces Reserve, the National Guard, or other
uniformed services. Under USERRA, restoration rights are based on the duration
of military service as follows:
•
Less than 31 days – an employee must report back to work at the next
regularly scheduled shift on the day following release from the military,
safe travel home, and an eight hour rest period.
•
31 – 180 days – an employee must apply for reinstatement no later than
14 days following release.
•
181 days or more – an employee must apply for reinstatement no later
than 90 days following release.
•
USERRA sets a 5-year cumulative limit on the amount of military leave
you can perform and retain employment rights.
Employees who enter military service may elect to continue health coverage for
themselves and their eligible dependents for up to 24 months at the employeeÊs
expense. Employees who elect to continue coverage will be notified through
COBRA. All other Company benefit programs are discontinued upon entry into
the military service and reinstated immediately upon return to work.
Under USERRA, all pension plans in which benefits are earned for length of
service are protected. Military service time will be added to Company service
towards computation of length of service and vacation awards.
Contact the HHHunt Human Resources department if you have questions
regarding protected rights under USERRA.