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Associate Leave and Time Off Overview

At Towne, we recognize that our associates may need time away from work for a variety of personal, medical, or family reasons. Below is a general overview of the leave and time off options available.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Eligible associates may take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per 12-month period for:

The birth or adoption of a child;
To care for a spouse, child, or parent with a serious health condition;
Their own serious health condition; or
Certain circumstances related to a family member's military service.

To qualify, associates must have worked for the company for at least 12 months and have worked at least 1,250 hours in that period.

FMLA Documents

How to File an FMLA Claim

Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Short-Term Disability provides partial income replacement if an associate is temporarily unable to work due to a non-work-related illness or injury. Typically, benefits begin after a short waiting period (e.g., 7 days) and can last up to 12 weeks, depending on the plan.

Long-Term Disability offers income protection if an associate is unable to return to work for an extended period due to a serious medical condition. LTD benefits typically begin after STD benefits are exhausted and may continue for a longer duration, depending on the policy.

STD and LTD Documents

Disability Accommodations

Associates may request an accommodation, including leave, in order to perform the essential functions of their job, enjoy an equal employment opportunity, and/or obtain equal job benefits.

Leave and Accommodation Job Aid

Parental Leave

Parental leave benefits are available to eligible associates for the recovery from childbirth and for bonding following the birth, adoption, foster placement, or legal guardianship of a child.

To qualify, an associate must have worked for the company for at least 12 months and have worked 1,560 hours in that period. FMLA runs concurrently with parental leave benefits.

Medical Leave Benefits

Medical leave benefits provide partial income replacement for associates who are unable to work due to recovery from childbirth. Following a 7-calendar (5 workday) day waiting period, eligible associates may receive 7-calendar weeks at a reduced rate.

Bonding Leave Benefits

Bonding leave benefits provide partial income replacement for associates who take time away from work for bonding following the birth, adoption, foster placements, or legal guardianship of a child. Following a 7-calendar day (5 workday) waiting period, eligible associates may receive 3 calendar weeks at a reduced rate.

Medical and Bonding Leave Form

Other Leaves and Time Off

We also offer additional leave options, which may include:

Other State or Local Leaves: Many states and localities require employers to provide associates with additional leaves of absence, such as pregnancy disability leave, bone marrow donor leave, and school activities leave, as described in Towne's Handbook. These may be paid or unpaid. For unpaid state or local leaves, please submit a request through NYL. For paid state leaves, please submit a request through Total Rewards via email at benefits@townepark.com.

Military Leave: Associate will provide a copy of the orders and receive job protection until the order is complete. Please submit a request through Total Rewards via email at benefits@townepark.com.

Bereavement Leave: Associates may take up to three paid days to attend the funeral and make any necessary arrangements due to the death of an immediate family member. Please coordinate with your manager.

Jury and Witness Duty Leave: Associates may be paid up to ten days (unless otherwise required by applicable state law) upon receipt of a subpoena, notice, or summons from the court. Please coordinate with your manager.

Personal Leave: Associates may be eligible for an unpaid Company personal leave when they are not eligible for any other leave and/or have exhausted all other leave entitlements. Please coordinate with your manager.

Time Off: Associates may be eligible for time off (e.g., holidays, floating holidays, vacation/paid time off, paid sick leave) as described in Towne's Handbook. Please coordinate with your manager.

Need help or have questions?

For personalized guidance or to initiate a leave request, please contact your direct supervisor and submit a leave or time off request in Workday. If you have questions or are unsure of which action to take, email Benefits@TownePark.com for assistance.

Important Note: Eligibility requirements, duration, and pay provisions vary by leave type and individual circumstances