You will not be required to use other leave before using PFML. PFML benefits include a seven-day unpaid waiting period, which begins on the first day of leave. No waiting period applies for leave related to childbirth, bonding with a new child, or military exigency. The waiting period does not delay your right to take leave; it only affects when state benefit payments begin. Requesting Leave If the need for leave is foreseeable, provide 30 days’ written notice of your intent to take leave. Notice must contain at least the anticipated timing and duration of leave. If unforeseeable, provide written notice as soon as practical. Failure to provide proper notice may result in the denial of leave for a period of time equal to the number of days that notice was insufficient. Questions and Applying for Benefits If you have questions regarding this policy, contact the Human Resources department. If you are eligible for PFML benefits, you may obtain detailed information about the program and apply for benefits through the Washington Employment Security Department (ESD) website at https://paidleave.wa.gov/. Health Insurance Your health insurance will continue while you are on leave. If you contribute to the cost of your health insurance, you must continue to pay your portion of the premium cost during your leave. Interaction with Other Laws PFML is in addition to any leave for sickness or temporary disability because of pregnancy or childbirth. The use of FMLA does not reduce your allowed PFML benefit, so it is possible to use both types of leave. PFML and FMLA will run concurrently unless otherwise required by law. Job Restoration With limited exception, if you have worked for the Company for at least 180 calendar days prior to taking leave, you will be restored to your previous position or a position with equivalent employment benefits, pay, and other terms and conditions of employment. The Company may deny restoration only to certain highly compensated employees when necessary to prevent substantial economic injury, consistent with state law. Retaliation The Company will not retaliate against employees who request or take leave under the Washington PFML program. Family Care Leave Consistent with the Washington Family Care Act, you may use any paid leave offered by CREA, LLC, consistent with Company policies, to care for: Your child with a health condition that requires supervision or treatment. Your spouse, domestic partner, parent, parent-in-law, or grandparent who has a serious or emergency health condition.
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