Leaves of Absence
As a Heritage employee, you may be eligible to take a leave of absence when you need time away from work to recover from an illness, heal from an injury or deliver and bond with your newborn. During your leave, you may qualify for disability or time-off benefits to help cover expenses while you’re not working. Learn more below, including how to initiative a request for leave.
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Email: [email protected] | Phone: 1-800-303-0408
What is a leave of absence?
A leave of absence is defined as being away from work for four or more consecutive business days.
- Please provide at least a 30-day notice before your need for leave or, if advance notice isn’t possible, as soon as possible.
- Union employees please reference your collective bargaining agreement regarding eligibility.
How to request leave of absence?
Types of leave of absence
To begin the process of requesting a Leave of Absence, contact Employee Hub or call 1-800-303-0408 to discuss your leave needs.
Learn more about different types of leave and find additional resources by selecting an option below.
Important notices for state-funded disability benefits & Leaves of absence
Several states have enacted laws which provide wage replacement to eligible workers who need to take time to care for themselves or their families. If you work within one of the states listed below, you may be eligible for wage replacement while you are on a leave of absence. Please note these benefits run concurrently with any other paid time off and may reduce your company-paid disability benefit. Your total benefits received cannot exceed 100% of your regular wages.
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Washington DC (District of Columbia)
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
Oregon
Rhode Island
Washington
Start Your Leave in Workday
Log into Workday and go the Request Absence task to initiate your leave of absence.
(For assistance, go to the Help app on the homepage and search for the "Request a Leave of Absence" article.)
Resources
WHAT IS FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT?
- FMLA FAQs
- Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (Dept of Labor)
Need Help? Reach out to Employee Hub
Phone: 1-800-303-0408 | Email: [email protected]
