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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-
eligible position. All hours thereafter are accrued on a bi-weekly basis. PTO use during
introductory time frames is discouraged to maximize the initial training time frame.
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