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TIME AWAY FROM WORK

ABSENCES
ABSENCES are unpaid / paid time away from work and are classified as follows:

EXCUSED ABSENCES are unpaid / paid time away from work with prior approval
of the manager/supervisor. These are privileges that may be granted based upon
the reason for the absence. Frequent absences are discouraged. Excused absence
requests should state the reason, circumstances, duration, and expected date of
return. Failure to return on the stated date can be considered a voluntary
termination by the employee and considered as such by Employer.

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES are unpaid time off away from work without prior
approval of the manager/supervisor and Human Resources. This can include failure
to contact your manager/supervisor prior to an absence or leaving work without
permission. Absence from work for one or more scheduled days without notifying
your supervisor/manager can be considered a voluntary termination by the
employee and considered as such by Employer.

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)
Employer believes that employees should have opportunities to enjoy time away
from work to help balance their lives. Employer recognizes that employees have
diverse needs for time off from work. Employer has established this paid time off
(PTO) policy to meet those needs. The policy contains provisions for vacation,
floating holidays, and personal time off, including but not limited to bereavement
and sick leave. The benefits of PTO are that it promotes a flexible approach to time
off. Employees are accountable and responsible for managing their own PTO hours
to allow for adequate reserves if there is a need to cover vacation, illness or
disability, bereavement, appointments, emergencies or other needs that require time
off from work.

ELIGIBILITY
PTO is accrued upon hire or transfer into a benefits-eligible position. Eligible
employees must be full time. Part time and seasonal employees are not eligible to
receive the full time PTO. (Seasonal and part time employees should see the Paid
Leave for Seasonal and Part Time Employees policy.)

AVAILABILITY
PTO accruals are available for use immediately upon hire or transfer into a benefits-

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