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2023 Benefits Guide
Sick Leave
Sick leave accruals are available for 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 Hours Granted
Payment (Full Time Associates) (part-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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