In certain situations, Chipotle may temporarily suspend operations due to circumstances beyond employees’ control. In these cases, employees may be placed on furlough rather than separated from employment.
This page provides an overview of Furlough leave. Furlough is determined by Chipotle based on business conditions and is not requested by employees.
Furlough is an unpaid leave of absence that may be implemented when business operations are temporarily impacted.
The length of furlough will depend on the circumstances affecting operations.
Furlough leave is unpaid.
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 do not make required premium payments on time, your coverage may be canceled. You may also choose to cancel coverage during your leave.
If you return to work, any unpaid premium amounts will be repaid through payroll deductions over time until the balance is fully repaid.
Furlough is not requested in advance. If a furlough is implemented, Chipotle will communicate details, including timing, expectations, and next steps.
Furlough status and return-to-work timing may change based on business conditions. Be sure to review all communications from Chipotle so you understand your status and next steps.
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Furlough duration may change based on business conditions. Stay in contact with your manager for updates on return timing.
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.
A furlough may impact your income and routine. Chipotle offers benefits that may help support you during this time:
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.
