Leaves of Absence
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Paid and unpaid leaves of absence should be arranged through the Human Resource Office, in cooperation with your immediate Supervisor.
Sick Days
- 10 month employees—Receive 15 Cumulative sick days
- 11 month employees—Receive 16 Cumulative sick days
- 12 month employees—Receive 17 Cumulative sick days
All current year sick days can be used as Family Sick as needed.
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Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Eligibility
To be eligible for FMLA, you must have worked for at least 12 months and have worked at least 1,250 hours during the 12 months immediately before the date FMLA leave begins.
Use of Sick Days
- If you are eligible for FMLA, you may use sick days that you have accumulated for your own medical leave, which would allow for payment while out on leave.
- The days or weeks which are paid coincide with the 12 weeks of the FMLA leave and are not added to the 12 weeks once sick days are extinguished.
- Current sick days only may be used for any paid family member leave, if available.
Medical/Dental Insurance
If eligible for FMLA, your health benefits will be maintained by Monroe One at the same cost as if you were working for the 12 weeks. After 12 weeks, the employee will be billed at the full cost of the health benefits. (Your leave may be longer than 12 weeks, with medical documentation).
Returning to Work
Before returning from a leave of absence, employees are required to submit the return to work form (found on our website under Leaves of Absence) completed by their doctor stating when they are able to return. If reasonable accommodations are needed, the employee needs to contact the Human Resources Office.
HR will send you a HR Info Sheet summarizing your leave, benefits, available days and any additional important reminders. Unpaid leaves are sent to the Board of Education and may receive a Board letter to sign and return to HR.
Keep in mind that leaves are like a snowflake and no situation is alike. There are many varying factors for employees. HR will work with you directly to explain your personal situation and any steps you need to take.
Absences/Leaves FAQs
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How Do I Request a Leave?
- Contact HR/Tracy Birge or complete the Request for Leave Form 1 found under Human Resources Forms: Leaves of Absence.
- Additional instructions will be provided depending on if you qualify for FMLA or not.
- Always keep your department informed of your request and potential length of absence.
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What is FMLA?
Family Medical Leave Act is a law which allows eligible employees to be on an unpaid leave for up to 12 weeks in a 12 months period. It also protects their benefits cost and allows employees to be restored to the same job or one nearly identical for same pay and benefits.
Monroe One allows you to use your available Sick days to be paid during your leave. -
Who qualifies for FMLA?
Employees must have worked for Monroe One for the previous 12 months AND have at least 1250 actual work hours in those 12 months (excludes Sick, Personal, Vacation, Holidays, etc).
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Do we participate in the new rules for New York State Paid Family Leave?
No, this new law that starts January 2018 is not mandatory for public employers so we do not participate at this time. If this changes, all employees will be notified.
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What if my doctor says I qualify for NYS disability?
Monroe One is exempt from NYS disability. Once your Sick days are exhausted, any additional time may be unpaid.