Documentation
If you are absent for three or more consecutive days, you may be requested to provide reasonable documentation showing that the leave is being taken for permitted purposes. Reasonable documentation includes: For leave taken as described in bullets (1) and (2) above, documentation signed by the health care professional treating you or your family member showing the need for leave and, if possible, the number of days of leave needed. For leave taken as described in bullet (3), medical documentation; a law enforcement agency record or report; a court order; documentation that the perpetrator of the domestic or sexual violence has been convicted of a domestic or sexual violence offense; certification from a certified Domestic Violence Specialist or a representative of a designated domestic violence agency or other victim services organization; or other documentation or certification provided by a social worker, counselor, member of the clergy, shelter worker, health care professional, attorney, or other professional who has assisted you or your family member in dealing with the domestic or sexual violence. For leave taken as described in bullet (4), a copy of the order of the public official or the determination by the health authority. Sick leave will run concurrently with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act and/or other leaves where permitted under state and federal law.
Payment upon Termination
You will not be paid for any unused sick leave when your employment ends.
Transfers
If you transfer to another division, entity, or location, you are entitled to all previously unused sick leave and may use it as described in this policy.
Reinstatement of Sick Leave upon Rehire
The Company will reinstate previously accrued, unused sick leave if you separate and are rehired in New Jersey within six months.
Retaliation
The Company will not retaliate against employees who request or take leave in accordance with this policy. Temporary Disability Insurance If you are unable to work for more than seven consecutive days due to a non-work-related illness or injury, or a pregnancy-related disability, you may be eligible for temporary disability insurance (TDI) benefits. TDI provides eligible employees with up to 26 weeks of partial wage replacement benefits in a year, as specified under the law. If you have questions regarding how your TDI benefits are funded or wish to file a claim for benefits, contact Human Resources department. You must file a claim for benefits within 30 days of becoming disabled. If you file a claim more than 30 days after the start of your disability, all or some benefits may be forfeited. For additional information on the CREA, LLC plan, contact Human Resources department. Learn more about the New Jersey Temporary Disability Insurance law from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development website (https://www.nj.gov/labor/).
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