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Those returning from longer military leave are returned to positions
depending on the length of military service in accordance with USERRA.
The returning employees are treated as though they were continuously
employed for purposes of determining those benefits, which are based on
length of service.
If the military leave is for an extended or indefinite period of time,
the department may fill the position on a temporary or, possibly regular,
basis, to be determined in conjunction with the Human Resources
Department. You may elect to continue health plan coverage for yourself
and dependents for up to 18 months. If your military service is 30
or fewer days, you will be required to pay your normal share of the
premium. If your military service is 31 or more days, you will be required
to elect COBRA and pay COBRA rates for continued coverage.
See also the Family Medical Leave section for more additional
information regarding military leave.
Maternity Leave

If you become pregnant, the Company encourages you to consult
with your personal physician about the nature and physical requirements
of your job. If you are unable to perform all of the essential functions of
your position because of pregnancy, with or without accommodation, you
will be required to take a leave of absence. You will be granted leave in
accordance with the appropriate state law.

Returning From Leave
Unless otherwise required by law, a reasonable effort will be made
to hold the position open for the period of the approved leave. Due to
business needs, however, there will be times when positions cannot be
held open. In this case, it may not be possible to guarantee reinstatement
to the same position. If the former position is unavailable upon return,
every effort will be made to place the employee in a comparable position
for which he/she is qualified. If such a position is not available, the
employee will be offered a suitable open position for which he/she is
qualified.
If the employee does not accept the position offered, the employee
will be considered to have voluntarily terminated his/her employment
with U.S. Xpress effective the day the refusal is made. U.S. Xpress
will attempt to reasonably accommodate employees who are medically
released for partial or modified duty.

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