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The most confusing thing about any given employee leave is that multiple leaves of absence may apply, and they may run concurrently, or not. Understanding the exact landscape is crucial for compliance, and only increases the more states your business footprint covers. Here are some examples of complexity in two different states in the US, with two different employee absence scenarios:
Federal FMLA and state paid leave
A case study of NY based employee with uncomplicated childbirth (assumes that employee is eligible for all relevant benefits & entitlements).
E = (Policy-specific) Elimination Period, U = Unpaid, P = Paid Benefit
Federal, state paid leave, and multiple incidence of time away
Washington based employee has an injury that requires surgery and 6-week medical leave; 3 weeks after returning to work employee needs 8 weeks off to take care of parent (assumes employee is eligible for all relevant benefits & entitlements).
E = (Policy-specific) Elimination Period, U = Unpaid, P = Paid Benefit
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This material is not legal advice and is provided for informational purposes only.
In all states, except New York, Absence services are provided by Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (Wellesley Hills, MA). In New York, Absence services are provided by Sun Life and Health Insurance Company (U.S.) (Lansing, MI). Absence services are not insurance and are not legal advice.
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