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Your LOA Checklist Action items during and after your leave
We get it. Life can be unpredictable and there may be times that you will need to be away from work. This brochure can help you take Leave the ‘Right’ way by simply following the steps provided here. Remember to always keep local HR and you manager informed and check your leave status with The Standard Insurance Company.
If you need to be away from work 3 or more days you MUST contact The Standard. Phone: 800-232-3146 Web: standard.com/absence
Inform your manager and local HR immediately. You do not need to discuss private health issues when providing this information.
Contact The Standard at least 24 hours before your first day of leave. Claims and status inquiries can be answered 24/7 on The Standard website: standard.com/absence
The Standard Absence Management Service Center hours of operation: Monday - Friday 5am - 5pm PST 800-232-3146
The Standard will review your leave request and mail documents to your home address with important instructions that you MUST read. You may also choose to receive this information via email in addition to your home address by adding a preferred email address with The Standard.
Your leave must be verified. Your documents must support the reason for your leave request. Reasons for leave of absence may include:
— Birth, adoption or fostering of a child
— Employee dealing with a serious health condition
— Emergency situation related to your spouse, child or parent on active duty status
The Standard will approve or deny your leave request AFTER receiving your documentation.
— If approved, you may remain on leave until the leave end date listed on the The Standard’s approval notice.
— If denied, you must contact your local HR department within 24 hours and coordinate your immediate return to work.
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Leave
Extension
To request a leave extension or work place accommodation, you must contact The Standard Insurance Company and provide updated verification documents.
Phone: 800-232-3146
Web: standard.com/absence
Additional
Resources
LTD Benefits At A Glance-CA:
standard.com/ eforms/13271ca_164744.pdf
Employee Assistance Program:
https://www.standard.com/ eforms/17201.pdf
Questions?
The Standard is
ready to help.
800-232-3146 standard.com/absence