6.5 Family and Medical Leave Eligible employees may request a family and medical leave of absence under the federal Family Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") in the circumstances described below. Eligible employees are those who have been employed by the Company for at least 12 months (not necessarily consecutive), have worked at least 1,250 hours during the 12 months immediately prior to the family and medical leave of absence and are employed at a worksite where there are 50 or more employees of the Company within 75 miles. Employees must request a planned family and medical leave at least 30 days before the leave begins. If the need for the leave is not foreseeable, employees must request the leave as soon as they become aware of the need for leave. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in a delay of the start of the leave. Job Benefits and Protection 1. For the duration of FMLA leave, the employer must maintain the employee’s health coverage under any “group health plan”. 2. Upon return from FMLA leave, most employees must be restored to their original or equivalent positions with equivalent pay, benefits, and other employment terms. 3.The use of FMLA leave cannot result in the loss of any employment benefit that accrued prior to the start of an employee’s leave. Unlawful Acts by Employers FMLA makes it unlawful for any employer to: 1. Interfere with, restrain, or deny the exercise of any right provided under FMLA. 2. Discharge or discriminate against any persons for opposing any practice made unlawful by FMLA or for involvement in any proceeding under or relating to FMLA.
Enforcement The U.S. Department of Labor is authorized to investigate and resolve complaints of violations. An eligible employee may bring a civil action against an employer for violations. FMLA does not affect any Federal or State law prohibiting discrimination or supersede any State or local law or collective bargaining agreement which provides greater family or medical leave rights. For Additional Information Contact the nearest office of the Wage and Hour Division, listed in most telephone directories under U.S. Government, Department of Labor. 6.6 Workers' Compensation Leave Any employee who is unable to work due to a work-related injury or illness and who is eligible for Workers' Compensation benefits will be provided an unpaid leave for the period required. The first 12 weeks will be treated concurrently as family and medical leave under the federal Family Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") for eligible employees. 6.7 Bereavement Leave In the event of a death in the immediate family, employees may take up to 3 working days, with pay, to handle family affairs and attend the funeral. The employee may use additional paid time off and/or unpaid personal time if approved by the employee’s supervisor. Immediate Family Includes • Employee’s spouse • Employee’s children (including his/her spouse’s children) • Employee’s parents (including his/her spouse’s parents) • Employee’s siblings (including his/her spouse’s siblings) • Employee’s grandparents (including his/her spouse’s grandparents)
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