Military Caregiver Leave (FMLA)
Carle Health offers Military Caregiver Leave to allow eligible team members time away from work to care for an immediate family member injured in the line of duty while on active military duty.
Eligibility
Team members must have been employed for at least 12 months and worked at least 1,250 hours during the 12 months prior to the start of the Military Caregiver Leave.
Duration of Leave
Team members will be granted Military Caregiver Leave under FMLA for up to 26 weeks per rolling 12-month period. Combined FMLA Military Caregiver Leave and other FMLA leaves of absence cannot exceed a combined 26 weeks in a rolling 12-month period.
Benefits Status During Leave
Team members will retain benefits throughout the approved FMLA leave. If the leave is unpaid, the team member is responsible for providing the applicable payment for voluntary benefits.
Compensation During Leave
A combination of vacation and sick time benefits can be used depending on the type of leave; refer to the applicable benefit policy for more information.
Return to Work
Military Caregiver Leave (FMLA) is job-protected. If FMLA is exhausted and your position no longer exists upon your release to return to work, you can work with Human Resources to apply for other positions within Carle Health that you are qualified for.