Leave of Absence
Who do you call if you need to apply for a leave of absence?
The Hartford at 800-757-0207 or online at abilityadvantage.thehartford.com
Until what age are you allowed to provide benefits to your child?
Benefits will end when your child turns 26.
Under what circumstances do two days of absence count as one occurrence of absence?
The Attendance Policy for Hourly, Mileage-Compensated, and Staff Nonexempt Employees notes, work missed for medical reasons (for the employee or the employee's minor children. Missing two consecutive days in a pay week is considered one absence. Subsequent days missed during the same pay week are considered an additional absence up to a maximum of two absences per pay week.
Who do you contact for Tuition Assistance questions and how do you apply?
Login into Edcor, from the homepage, click new application request. Select Tuition Assistance Program or Certification Program and proceed.
Edcor 888-901-6337
Policy - Tuition Assistance Plan
An employee has six unexcused absent occurrences over a rolling 180-calendar-day period of active work status. What actions should be taken with the employee while these occurrences are being investigated?
Relieve the employee of duty pending the investigation and notify Employee Relations as soon as possible.
If you are on intermittent FMLA and need to take FMLA time, whom should you contact?
The Hartford and your supervisor.
When are employees allowed to make changes to their benefits?
During Annual Benefits Enrollment or due to a life qualifying event, the Choose Well Care Connect Advocates can assist with determining a Life Qualifying Event.
Are hourly or mileage-compensated employees permitted to work during their lunch break?
No
Per the Meal Periods and Breaks Policy this is not allowed.
If it happens, contact ER immediately.
What is The Source, what are its four main categories, and how can you access it?
1. Centralized FedEx News
2. Safety, Operations, People and Innovation
3. Access it from a tile on the homepage
An employee arrives at work looking disheveled, smelling like marijuana, glassy eyes, and does not appear to understand what you are asking them. What should you do next?
Contact another member of leadership to confirm your observations and immediately contact Safety.
See Drug and Alcohol Policy for more information.
What does RAR stand for, what is its purpose, and what are the two main reasons an employee may request an RAR?
Reasonable Accommodation Review (RAR) allows employees to apply for accommodation requests.
Religious Accommodation
Medical Accommodation
What types of counseling does the EAP provide for all employees and their household?
Note: The EAP provides you and your household free, confidential, in-person, telephonic, and digital well-being resources to help you be proactive with your mental health. The EAP is available for assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
All employees and their household members are eligible for this program even if they have not opted into our benefits plans. Also, employees are allowed to utilize the EAP up to 30-days after separation from the company.
According to Uniform Policy, can drivers wear the navy uniform T-shirt?
Navy uniform T-shirt (city and road driver). This shirt can be worn only while working on the dock, not when facing customers. Drivers must change into a customer-facing uniform shirt prior to leaving the FXFI dock/yard.
If an employee wants to access the employee handbook/ Knowledgebase, where should they be directed?
Instructions to access the employee handbook/ Knowledgebase can be found in Human Resources - FXF Inc., or you can contact Employee Relations for further assistance. These instructions will also include information on how to access the system from a cell phone or home computer.
How frequently and up to what amount are non-shop employees eligible for shoe reimbursement?
The Safety Shoes and Required Footwear Policy notes up to $120 per year.
The shoes must meet the following requirements:
• Shoes must have steel toe or non-metallic protections meeting standards for impact and compression
• The shoe sole must be of an oil resistant/slip resistant material
• Black or brown shoes are acceptable, unless employee participates in the Uniform Program, in that case, shoes are required to be black.
How long is an employee paid on approved short term Military leave?
Leaves of Absence Policy notes Full-time employees will be paid up to 10 regularly scheduled workdays not to exceed 80 hours per calendar year unless more time is required by law. Part-time employees will be paid 4 hours a day up to 10 regularly scheduled workdays not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year unless more time is required by law.
What is 2nd MD?
Expert medical consultation: Connect telephonically or virtually with a doctor – within 3 to 5 days – who specializes in your specific condition. They will review your medical records and have a detailed conversation with you so you can gain confidence in your diagnosis and treatment plan. After your consultation, you’ll receive ongoing support from 2nd.MD including a written summary of your consultation so that you are prepared for a conversation with your treating physician.
2nd.MD can also match you with a local in-network specialist for treatment or surgery and schedule an appointment, if needed.
Call Choose Well at 1.833.FDXWELL (339.9355) for more information.
In order to transfer to another position, employees must be “in good standing”. What does it mean to be “in good standing”?
The Transfer Policy notes, employees must be in good standing in order to transfer to another position. For purposes of this policy, "good standing" is defined as not having received any of the following within the preceding 6 months, using the date the critical action occurred. This requirement does not apply to moves resulting from changes of operation or other involuntary changes, such as forced demotions for salaried employees.
• Critical written corrective action, or
• Critical letter of commitment.
What is the FedEx Manager's Guide, and who authored the first edition?
The Manager's Guide was written to outline Chairman Fred Smith's values, principles, and ideals that he expected all FedEx managers to communicate and embody.
Chapter 1: The network for what's next
Chapter 2: The FedEx brand and culture
Chapter 3: The evolving role of the manager
Chapter 4: Essential skills of management
Chapter 5: The challenge of Leadership
Chapter 6: Effective communication
Chapter 7: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Opportunity
Chapter 8: Quality Driven Managment
Where can you find discounts on automotive, travel, health & wellness, food, and tickets and attractions?
PerkSpot
Sign up at fedex.perkspot.com. Use access code: fedex to complete registration.
FMLA runs concurrently with?
1. Short-term disability
2. Workers Compensation
3. Paid Parental Leave
Name the seven voluntary benefits available to eligible employees.
1. Allstate Identity Protection.
2. MetLife Legal Plans
3. MetLife Accident Insurance
4. MetLife Hospital Indemnity
5. MetLife Critical Illness
6. Pet Insurance
7. Auto and Home
Permitted smoking areas must be how many feet away from combustible materials and how many feet away from building entrances?
The Smoking and Tobacco Policy notes 25 feet for both.
Who is the third-party administrator for GLP-1 medications?
Calibrate: GLP-1 medications. For more info call Choose Well at 833-339-9355. To sign up go to JoinCalibrate.com/FedEx-2 or 844-225-6569.
What is the most accurate way to provide an employee with their PTS balance?
Looking at the PTS policy under available time it states; “Employees can refer to their paystub for accrual balances. Accruals for an hourly or staff nonexempt employee are displayed on the employee's pay stub two weeks in arrears.”