FMLA
What does FMLA stand for?
Family & Medical Leave Act
What does EML stand for?
Extended Medical Leave
Who approves Personal Leave of Absences?
Human Resources & the Site Director/Manager
What is the max amount of time an employee can be off under STD?
Up to 26 weeks (6 months)
How many weeks do employees receive for Parental Leave and what are the guidelines?
Employees receive 6 weeks of leave
The 6 weeks don't have to be taken consecutively but must be taken in week-long increments within 6 months of the birth or adoption
How many types of FMLA are there and what are they called?
Two types - Continuous FMLA and Intermittent FMLA
When is an employee eligible to take EML?
Employees must be full-time employees and they are eligible starting day 1
Up to how much time can an employee take a Personal Leave of Absence?
Up to 6 months
Is STD/LTD for work or non-work related situations?
STD/LTD is for non-work related accidents, illnesses, injuries, pregnancy, or disabilities
Can an employee start bonding or parental leave prior to the child being born?
No, employees must wait until the birth of the child to start the leave
Can an employee still receive health care benefits while out on FMLA? If yes, how do they receive them?
Yes, health care benefits continue while on FMLA as long as they are making the payments
Can an employee take EML in partial weeks?
No, EML must be taken continuously and in week-long increments
When does an employee have to contact PLCC for Jury Duty Leave?
They must contact PLCC if Jury Duty Leave lasts longer than 1 week
What are the eligibility requirements for STD?
FT Employee - after 90 days
PT Employee - after 1 year
Must be out for 5 consecutive days
What are the eligibility requirements for a frontline employee to use parental leave?
Must be with PepsiCo for at least 90 days
Have a newborn, newly adopted child, or be in the process of adopting a child within the next month
What are the eligibility requirements to be able to qualify for FMLA and what are the reporting requirements?
-12 months of continuous service
-1,250 hours worked in the last 12 months
-Must call PLCC as soon as you know you need to take it and must be reported within 2 business days of the absence (intermittent leave)
How much EML are employees eligible to take?
< 5 years tenure = 6 months EML
5 or more years tenure = 12 months EML
Is a doctor's note required for an employee to RTW from an LOA?
Yes a note is required when an employee returns from an LOA
What are the eligibility criteria for LTD?
EE must have exhausted their STD and still be on approved disability status - requires updated paperwork
Lasts until EE reaches 65 years old
Who does the employee need to contact to begin the leave and what is required for the leave to be approved?
Employees must contact PLCC to open the leave claim and they will need to provide proof of birth (birth certificate)
Up to how many weeks can you receive FMLA and what can FMLA be used for?
-Up to 12 weeks of leave per rolling calendar year
-Used to care for yourself or a qualifying family member's serious health condition, birth of child/adoption, or qualifying emergency from family member's call to active duty
Explain reinstatement/employment rights
-Reinstatement Rights
-Employees retain reinstatement rights to their same po for 6 months after the LOA begins
-From 6-12 months, employees retain rights to a job at the plant
-After 12 months, employees lose all employment rights
Are these leaves paid or unpaid? Must get them all correct
-FMLA
-EML
-STD
-LTD
-Parental LOA
-Personal LOA
-Military
-FMLA - unpaid
-EML - unpaid
-STD - paid
-LTD - paid
-Parental - paid
-Personal - unpaid
-Military - unpaid unless it's training or special paid military leave
What compensation do employees receive for STD and LTD?
STD
-50% of pay up to 26 weeks - $600/week max
-66 2/3% buy up option during annual enrollment -no max
LTD
-35% of pay
-50% buy-up option during annual enrollment
How much time off does the employee who gave birth get off and what is the breakdown with the leaves?
12 weeks of FMLA running concurrently with STD
10 weeks STD
6 weeks Parental Leave