If you are absent from work for more than three consecutive days due to an illness or injury that is not work-related, STD replaces part of your salary for up to 26 weeks. The amount and duration of your benefit are based on your length of service. Absences due to work-related injuries are covered under Worker's Compensation. All full-time employees will be granted ten days of sick leave per year. All personal leave not used within the year in which it is accrued will be lost.
Personal leave is prorated for new employees.
Carryover leave must be used by March 31st of the following year. The maximum amount of leave that may be carried over is 80 hours. Annual leave is prorated for new employees. All full-time employees become eligible to participate in the plan after three months of service. The money you contribute is not subject to income taxes until it is distributed to you.