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2023 Benefits Guide
Sick Leave
Sick leave accruals are available to G&A Associates to take time off from work for an illness, injury, or doctor's
appointments for themselves, their spouse, or dependent children.
◼ Non-exempt personnel (hourly) accrue sick leave time calculated per an Associate's standard weekly hours,
per their hourly pay rate, and is prorated for standard hours less than 40 per week.
◼ The accrual rate is bi-weekly per pay period, has an accrual cap, and increases at specific intervals based
on the Associate's length of active service.
◼ Sick leave hours for non-exempt associates carry over annually up to a maximum and are not payable when
employment ends with the company.
Annual Accrual for Non-Exempt
Length of Service Non-Exempt
Less than 6 years 80
6 or more years 96
Maximum carryover 720
◼ Exempt personnel (salaried) receive an annual grant of sick time each year, and it is prorated for standard
hours less than 40 per week.
◼ The calculation of sick leave time is per an Associate's regularly scheduled work hours that day up to a
maximum of 8 hours.
◼ Sick leave hours for exempt associates do not carry over annually and are not payable when employment
ends with the company.
Annual Accrual for Exempt
Hours Granted (part-time Associates,
Payment Hours Granted (Full Time Associates) 20+ hours each week)
Paid at 100% base salary 160 80
Paid at 80% base salary 160 80
Maximum carryover N/A N/A
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