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You may choose to use FMLA when you need to care for a family member experiencing a serious health condition. Eligible family members include your spouse or domestic partner, children, and parents. See below for programs that can provide you time when you need to care for a loved one.
FMLA provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid job-protected leave for certain situations including if you need to care for a qualifying family member with a serious health condition. You may need to take your leave in intervals rather than one continuous block of time off. This is known as intermittent leave. On its own, this leave is considered unpaid.
Domestic Partner Leave provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid job-protected leave to care for a registered Domestic Partner for the same qualified reasons provided under FMLA. The total amount of leave available is reduced by any leave taken under FMLA.
If taken on its own (meaning you're not eligible for other sources of leave benefits), then FMLA and Domestic Partner Leave is unpaid. You will be required to use available accrued and unused Vacation and Paid Sick Leave during your leave, this means that FMLA and any available Vacation and Paid sick leave will be taken concurrently. The HR Benefits Team will apply all accrued Vacation and Paid Sick Leave time, except for 5 days, any remaining time will be unpaid. If taken on its own (meaning you're not eligible for other sources of leave benefits and you have exhausted all available Vacation and Paid Sick Leave), then FMLA and Domestic Partner Leave is unpaid. The HR Benefits Team will update your timecard to reflect your unpaid leave. All unused paid time off, except for five days of Paid Sick Leave, will be applied before unpaid time is taken.
Your benefits will continue while on unpaid leave. We will collect your missed premiums upon your return unless you’ve made alternate arrangements. You will NOT accrue vacation during any unpaid portion of your leave. Your leave may impact other benefits such as variable compensation (VC) and Sales Incentive (SI), if eligible.
Unum will mail you additional details regarding your leave, notify you of required documents, and more. Be on the lookout to avoid any delays in processing your claim.
At any point, you may review the status of your claim on the Unum app or portal.
Notify your manager, the HR Benefits team, your Human Resources Business Partner, and Unum if anything changes, including if you need an extension to your leave or if your contact information changes. If your family member experiences complications requiring additional time to recover, you may need to provide additional medical certification to Unum to substantiate your claim.
We're looking forward to seeing you back!
We offers a variety of benefits which may have increased importance to you during this time:
For more information on your benefits, see the Benefits Guide or Benefits Bookshelf.
Some states provide leave benefits that you may be entitled to. When you file a leave claim, Unum will let you know if you are eligible for any state benefits. If applicable, you’ll need to file a claim directly with your state. Company-provided leave benefits are generally offset by statutory benefits and run concurrently. You should review the Leaves of Absence and Other Time Off Policy for additional information.
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for a variety of circumstances. You’re eligible for FMLA if you have worked for at least 12 months and have worked 1,250 hours during the previous 12-month period. FMLA is taken concurrently with other types of leave. If you have exhausted FMLA or are not yet eligible for FMLA, you may be eligible for job protection through Supplemental Medical Leave.
Questions about Leave Benefits? Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page for a list of common questions and answers. For all other questions, contact the HR Benefits Team at email
