24 Questions
What is the number of annual leave hours earned by an employee with 1-3 years of service?
80
Who is eligible to accrue leave time?
Full-time employees only
When do new employees start earning annual and sick leave?
From their date of hire
How many hours of sick leave are earned by an employee with 11 years or more of service?
3.692
What is the effective date of the revised policy?
02/25/2023
Can employees request leave time as soon as it is earned?
Yes
What is the number of annual leave hours earned by an employee with 4-10 years of service?
120
Do part-time employees working less than 20 hours a week accrue leave time?
No
Who is considered an FMLA-qualifying immediate family member?
Person standing in loco parentis
Which of the following is a qualifying event for FMLA leave?
Birth of a child
Who approves all requests for leave?
Employee Benefits Manager
What is the maximum amount of leave entitlement an eligible employee may receive?
12 weeks
What is the method used to determine the 12-month period in which the 12 weeks of leave entitlement occurs?
Rolling method
What must employees use before entering a non-pay status in any 12-month period?
All eligible accrued leave
Who is not considered an FMLA-qualifying immediate family member?
In-law
What is the definition of a 'son or daughter' under FMLA?
A biological, adopted, or foster child
Which medical condition is considered a serious health condition under the given policy?
Severe Arthritis
What is a key factor in determining whether an employee is eligible for leave under the given policy?
Employee's salary
What is not considered a serious health condition under the given policy?
Cosmetic treatment without complications
Who is considered a 'parent' under the given policy?
Biological parent or person who stands or stood in loco parentis
What is required for an employee to be considered unable to perform their position's functions?
A health care provider finds the employee unable to work at all
Which of the following is not a type of leave covered under the policy?
Personal Days
What is the effective date of the policy?
02/25/2023
What is the purpose of the policy?
To provide guidance on multiple treatments for non-chronic conditions
Study Notes
Multiple Treatments (Non-Chronic Conditions)
- Absence for multiple treatment, including recovery, is considered a serious health condition.
- This includes restorative surgery after an accident or injury, or for conditions that would likely result in more than three consecutive calendar days of incapacity without medical intervention.
Conditions Considered Serious Health Conditions
- Cancer treatment (chemotherapy, radiation, etc.)
- Severe arthritis (physical therapy)
- Kidney disease (dialysis)
Conditions Not Considered Serious Health Conditions
- Cosmetic treatments (unless complications develop requiring inpatient hospital care)
- Routine physical, eye, or dental exams
Unable to Perform Position's Functions
- The health care provider finds the employee unable to work at all or perform any essential job function of the position.
Definition of Terms
- Key Employee: Salaried FMLA eligible employees who are among the highest 10% paid of all BSO employees.
- Parent: A biological parent or person who stands or stood in loco parentis to an employee when the employee was a son or daughter.
Leave Benefits
- Full-time employees are eligible to accrue leave time.
- New employees start to earn annual and sick leave from their date of hire.
- Leave will continue to accrue during periods of absence in which the employee is in pay status.
Longevity Annual Leave
- Employees are eligible to accrue additional leave on their anniversary date after completing the prescribed number of years of service.
- Accrual rates vary based on length of service (see Tables 1 and 2).
Leave Accrual Rates
- Table 1 shows annual leave hours based on length of service.
- Table 2 shows biweekly leave accrual rates based on length of service.
Eligibility for Leave Benefits
- Temporary and seasonal employees are not eligible for annual and sick leave benefits.
- Part-time employees working less than 20 hours a week are not eligible for leave benefits.
FMLA-Qualifying Immediate Family Members
- Grandparent: Not an FMLA-qualifying immediate family member unless person stands or has stood in loco parentis to an employee.
- Son or Daughter: A biological, adopted, or foster child, stepchild, legal ward, or child of a person standing in loco parentis.
- Spouse: A husband or wife as defined or recognized under state law for purposes of marriage.
Twelve Months Under Rolling Method
- BSO uses the rolling method to determine the 12-month period in which the 12 weeks of leave entitlement occurs.
- A rolling 12-month period is measured from the date the leave actually commences.
Leave Policy
- All requests for leave are subject to the Employee Benefits Manager's approval.
- Eligible employees may receive up to 12 weeks of leave.
- BSO requires employees to use all eligible accrued leave before entering a non-pay status in any 12-month period due to certain family and medical reasons.
This quiz covers the rules and guidelines for multiple treatments received for non-chronic conditions, including recovery periods and health care provider orders.
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