If you experience a serious health condition, you may need time away from work to focus on your health and recovery. Chipotle provides leave options that may offer job protection and, in some cases, income replacement during your time away.
This page focuses on leave available for your own medical condition. If you’re caring for a family member, visit the “Caring for a Loved One” page.
If eligible, FMLA may provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave within a rolling 12-month period for bonding with a new child. FMLA leave runs at the same time as Child Bonding Leave and generally does not increase the total amount of leave available.
If you are not eligible for FMLA, you may still request an unpaid medical leave for your own serious health condition. This leave is subject to approval based on your individual circumstances, medical documentation, and business needs.
In general, non-FMLA medical leave will not exceed 12 weeks within a rolling 12-month period; however, the length of leave may vary depending on your situation and applicable laws.
If you’re unable to work due to a non-work-related medical condition, you may be eligible for income replacement through Short-Term Disability. STD benefits are administered by The Hartford and must be approved based on medical certification and plan eligibility.
Depending on your state, you may be eligible for additional leave benefits, including disability or medical leave benefits for your own serious health condition. These benefits may provide income replacement while you are unable to work.
State leave benefits typically run at the same time as Chipotle leave programs and do not increase the total amount of leave available.
The Hartford may help determine if state benefits apply and guide you through next steps. If eligible, you may need to file a claim directly with your state.
Your benefits may continue while you are on leave. To maintain coverage, you are responsible for paying your portion of the premiums for any plans you’re enrolled in.
If you return to work, any unpaid premium amounts will be repaid through payroll deductions over time until the balance is fully repaid.
Your leave may require medical documentation. Delays in submission may delay approval.
You may be asked to provide updates or additional documentation during your leave.
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If you decide not to return to work during your approved leave, you should notify your manager or HRBP at least two weeks before your scheduled return date. If you do not return or attempt to return to work following the end of your leave, you will be considered to have voluntarily resigned as of your leave end date.
Employees may have access to health and well-being resources through their selected healthcare provider. In addition, Chipotle offers a variety of benefits that may support you during your recovery:
Learn more on the Chipotle Benefits Website.
Some states provide leave benefits you may be eligible to receive. If your leave involves a medical leave or FMLA request, our leave administration partner The Hartford may help identify whether state benefits apply and guide you on next steps.
If eligible, you may need to file a claim directly with your state. Chipotle leave benefits and state benefits may run at the same time and are coordinated so total payments do not exceed 100% of your pre-leave earnings.
Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page for a list of common questions and answers.
For all other questions, call the Benefits Service Center at 877-625-1919 or email benefits@chipotle.com.
