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period was more than 30 days.
11. Benefits that normally accumulate during other types of leaves must also accumulate during military absences, in keeping with company policy.
12. Under USERRA, all employer health care plans have to make immediate provision for continuing health care coverage under COBRA to any associate (and his or her dependents) where (1) they were participants in the plan immediately before the uniformed leave of absence, and (2) the associate’s absence was due to a uniformed service leave.
Military Reserve Training
Associates who are members of the military will be granted a leave of absence to attend summer camp or summer training. This leave includes one (1) weekend per month, fifteen (15) consecutive calendar days in any calendar year, and active duty in time of crisis declared by the Department of Defense. The terms on which this leave is granted shall be in accordance with applicable state and federal laws (USERRA).
Hourly Associates
Associates will be granted time off when serving for the basic required time in military reserves and will be paid the difference between the compensation received for military reserve duty and the regular wages that would have been earned during the period of military reserve duty. The Piper may require satisfactory evidence of military reserve duty and the amount of compensation received. This clause does not apply for extended time served in the military reserves and if an associate is called into active duty.
FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE
A. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
FMLA requires employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible associates. Employers must maintain the associate’s health coverage under any group health plan on the same terms as if the Associate is still working. Upon return from FMLA Leave, Associates must be restored to their original or equivalent positions with equivalent pay, benefits, and other employment terms. Associates qualify for FMLA for the following reasons:
1. Eligibility - Associates who have a cumulative (not necessarily continuous) 12 months of prior service, who have worked at least 1,250 hours during the 12 months immediately preceding the date on which the FMLA leave would commence.
2. Types of FMLA Leave Available:
(a) (b)
Parental Leave - Leave for care of or bonding with the associate’s child within 12 months of the birth or placement for adoption or foster care of a child (under 18 years of age).
Serious Family Illness Leave - Leave needed by the associate in order to care for a spouse, child (under the age of 18) or parent who has a serious health condition.
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