Family Medical Leave
FMLA provides eligible employees the ability to take necessary time off to care for themselves or their loved ones or to welcome a new addition to their family. If you meet the eligibility requirements for an absence covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Barnes Leave Support Team will provide you with FMLA paperwork to run concurrently with your disability leave, providing you with job protection not to exceed the Federal or specific state’s FMLA requirements, whichever is most generous.
Contact the Leave Support Team 30 days before the leave start date (if known) or as soon as you learn you will have to take a leave. You can call the Leave Support Team at 860-409-4692 or email them at BarnesLeaveofAbsence@barnesaero.com
Before initiating the process, review Barnes Aerospace LOA policy to understand the types of leave available and any specific procedures or documentation required. Have your employee ID, and details about the reason for your leave ready.
Returning to Work
Throughout the leave, you will be expected to stay in contact with the Leave Support Team and Guardian (if applicable) and provide updates on your return date. You are required to contact the Leave Support Team and Guardian (if applicable) no later than 1 week before your expected return date (or ASAP). You must also submit a Return to Work Form or release note, completed by your treating provider. Doing so ensures accurate pay processing and timely reinstatement of your building and system access. To request an extension or accommodations for a work restriction, contact the Leave Support Team.
PLEASE NOTE: If your leave exceeds six (6) months and you have exhausted all FMLA and STD benefits, your employment may be terminated according to Company policy and applicable law.
Job Protection
Your job is protected while you are on approved Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or qualifying state leave. Your original position or an equivalent one will be made available when you return provided your FMLA/state leave does not exceed the permissible amount of leave.
For more information on FMLA, visit the Department of Labor website.
Employees are eligible if they:
- Work for Barnes Aerospace for at least 12 months
- Have at least 1,250 hours of service with Barnes Aerospace during the 12 months before their FMLA leave starts
Employees can use FMLA leave for several reasons, including:
- The birth of a child or placement of a child with the employee for adoption or foster care
- The care for a child, spouse, or parent who has a serious health condtion
- A serious health condition that makes the employee unable to work
- Reasons related to a family member’s service in the military, including
- Qualifying exigency leave – leave for certain reasons related to a family member’s foreign deployment
- Military caregiver leave – leave when a family member is a current service member or recent veteran with a serious injury or illness
If you work in a state with a state paid family/medical leave (excluding CT, MA or NY), you will be required to file with the state directly for state benefits. To apply for state-specific benefits in CT, MA or NY, you will need to file a claim online with Guardian at guardianlife.com or call 1-800-268-2525.
To learn more, you can call the Leave Support Team at 860-409-4692 or email them at BarnesLeaveofAbsence@barnesaero.com.
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