of the commission or attempted commission of a crime or act of delinquency. Alleged victim also includes a family member if the person:
Is a minor;
Has been found to be incompetent;
Is alleged to have suffered physical or emotional injury as a result of the violent crime or act of delinquency; or Has died as a result of the alleged crime or act of delinquency. Family member means an individual who is not identified in the affidavit as the defendant and is the alleged victim's: Ward who lives with the alleged victim; Spouse, domestic partner, or civil union partner; Sibling; Grandparent; Grandchild; Parent, or a parent of the alleged victim's spouse, domestic partner, or civil union partner; Legal guardian; or An individual for whom the alleged victim stands in loco parentis or who stood in loco parentis to the alleged victim when they were a child. Child, foster child, or stepchild;
Reasons for Leave
Crime victim leave may be used to attend a deposition or court proceeding related to:
A criminal proceeding when you are an alleged victim with a right or obligation to appear. A relief from abuse hearing when you are seeking a relief from abuse order. A hearing concerning an order against stalking or sexual assault when you are seeking the order. A relief from abuse, neglect, or exploitation hearing when you are the person seeking relief.
Notice
Notify your manager of your need for leave as soon as reasonably possible.
Substitution of Accrued Paid Leave
You may substitute available accrued sick leave, vacation time, PTO, or any other accrued paid leave for any part of the leave. Exempt employees may be provided time off with pay when necessary to comply with state and federal wage and hour laws.
Health Insurance Coverage
While on leave you will continue to receive benefits at the same level and under the same conditions that coverage would be provided if you were continuously employed. You may be required to contribute to the cost of benefits during leave at your existing rate of contribution.
Restoration
At the end of leave you will be returned to your previous position or a comparable position at the same level of compensation, employment benefits, seniority, and any other term or condition of employment that existed on the day leave began.
Retaliation
The Company will not retaliate against employees who request or take leave in accordance with this policy.
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