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schedule basis (i.e., reducing the  usual number of  hours you  work per workweek or
               workday).

               Intermittent leave may not be taken in increments of less than one hour.
               Because the leave is unpaid, the Company will reduce your pay based on the amount of
               time actually worked.  Accordingly, only the amount of the leave actually taken will be
               counted toward your twelve (12) week leave entitlement.  If the intermittent or reduced
               schedule leave is unpaid, your wages or salary will be reduced by the amount of the
               leave taken.

               In addition, while you are on an intermittent or reduced schedule leave, the Company
               may temporarily transfer you to an available alternative position which better
               accommodates your recurring leave and which has equivalent pay and benefits.

               If you leave on an intermittent or reduced schedule basis, you must attempt to schedule
               your leave in a manner that does not unduly disrupt the Company’s operations.

               CALIFORNIA STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS

               California based employees on medical disability leave for eight (8) or more consecutive
               calendar days may be eligible for California State Disability Insurance (SDI) benefits.
               Employees are responsible for applying for these benefits themselves and can obtain
               forms from their healthcare provider.  Employees receiving SDI will not be required to
               use accrued vacation.


               PAID FAMILY LEAVE BENEFITS

               California based employees who suffer a wage loss in order to care  for an ill child,
               spouse, parent or registered domestic partner, or to bond with a new child may qualify
               for “Paid Family Leave” benefits  from the State of California.   Paid Family Leave
               provides benefits (partial wage replacement) during leave.  It does not provide
               additional leave, job protection  or reinstatement rights beyond those provided by our
               policies or by applicable state and federal law.  Paid Family Leave is concurrent with
               leave taken under those laws.  Application forms are available in Human Resources.


               PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE

               Policy

               Personal leaves of  absence  may be granted to regular  full-time and  part-time
               employees who have completed their 90  day Introductory Period at the Company’s
               discretion.  Temporary employees are not eligible for personal leaves of absence.  This
               type of leave is without pay or benefits.   A personal leave  of absence  may be



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