Vital Sign Home Care - Employee Handbook 2023

3-10 Witness Leave

Employees called to serve as a witness in a judicial proceeding must notify their supervisor as soon as possible. They will not be compensated for time away from work to participate in court proceedings, but may use available vacation and personal time to cover the period of absence. Employees attending judicial proceedings in response to a subpoena will not be terminated for their absence.

3-11 Voting Leave

Vital Sign Home Care requests that, whenever possible, employees take advantage of early voting options, vote before or after work hours to avoid interference with business operations. However, if an employee does not have sufficient time outside of work hours to cast their ballot, the employee may be eligible for time off to vote. Employees are encouraged to provide reasonable notice of their need for such leave. The Agency may specify the hours during which the employee may take leave to vote. Such time will generally be limited to the beginning or end of a working shift unless otherwise mutually agreed. Employees who are eligible and registered to vote in an election and who do not have two (2) consecutive hours before or after work to vote may request up to two (2) hours with pay to vote on Election Day. Upon their return to work, employees must provide proof of voting on a form prescribed by the State Board. Vital Sign Home Care provides enhanced monetary short-term disability benefits to full-time employees. These enhanced monetary benefits are inclusive of any monetary workers' compensation or statutory short-term disability benefits. This is not a leave of absence provision. Employees who will be out of work must request a leave of absence. See the Leave of Absence sections of this handbook for more information. Employees will be required to submit medical certification as requested by Vital Sign Home Care. Required medical certification under this policy may differ from the medical certification required for any leave of absence requested. 3-12 Short Term Disability

3-13 Family And Medical Leave

The Leave Policy

Employees may be entitled to a leave of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This policy provides employees information concerning FMLA entitlements and obligations employees may have during such leaves. If employees have any questions concerning FMLA leave, they should contact the HR Manager.

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