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THE SICK LEAVE POOL THE SICK LEAVE POOL Procedures Overview and Benefit Value Texas A&M University, Human Resources DIVISION OF FINANCE February 24, 2011
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Human Resources Sick Leave Pool Procedures Overview and Benefit Value 2/24/2011 Page 2 Sick Leave Pool Overview Today Sick Leave Pool History and Statistics General Guidelines and Procedures Catastrophic Condition Defined Department Obligations Pool Value – University Pool Value – Employee
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Human Resources Sick Leave Pool Procedures Overview and Benefit Value 2/24/2011 Page 3 History and Facts Authorized by State Legislation in 1993 Governed by System Policy 31.06.01 – Sick Leave Pool Administration Each System component administrates its own sick leave pool
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Human Resources Sick Leave Pool Procedures Overview and Benefit Value 2/24/2011 Page 4 History and Facts The pool is comprised of voluntary donations; donations may be submitted: during active employment; and/or at the date of termination or retirement. Texas A&M University Pool Balances 1993:0 2002:479,000 Now:985,000 +
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Human Resources Sick Leave Pool Procedures Overview and Benefit Value 2/24/2011 Page 5 General Guidelines Use of pool hours are consistent with sick leave policies, i.e., employees may access the pool to: care for an immediate family member; or take leave for their own medical condition.
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Human Resources Sick Leave Pool Procedures Overview and Benefit Value 2/24/2011 Page 6 General Procedures Necessary Forms withdrawal medical certification form returned hours (hours granted but not used) donation form Important: Use the forms directly from our website due to necessary revisions (required Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act disclosure, etc.)
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Human Resources Sick Leave Pool Procedures Overview and Benefit Value 2/24/2011 Page 7 Catastrophic Condition Defined as a documented medical condition which results in: 160 hours of missed work time for full-time employees (80 hours for 50%-effort, etc.); AND exhaustion of available sick, vacation, and comp time. Pool hours may not be used for time lost due to Workers’ Compensation injuries or “routine” pregnancies
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Human Resources Sick Leave Pool Procedures Overview and Benefit Value 2/24/2011 Page 8 General Procedures Eligible employees must apply for pool hours through their department’s HR Liaison or designee Applications must be promptly forwarded to Human Resources; retroactive pay through the pool is prohibited
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Human Resources Sick Leave Pool Procedures Overview and Benefit Value 2/24/2011 Page 9 Department Pool Obligations Under The FMLA Employees on Family and Medical Leave (FML) must be given access to the sick leave pool in a timely manner Departments must ensure pool paperwork is initiated if an eligible employee is taking FML for a catastrophic condition
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Human Resources Sick Leave Pool Procedures Overview and Benefit Value 2/24/2011 Page 10 Departmental Discretion Departments may use discretion in allowing an employee to access the pool if the employee: is ineligible for FMLA leave; or has exhausted his/her FMLA leave A department’s denial of pool access to an employee should be: based on business reasons; and consistent with previous department decisions
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Human Resources Sick Leave Pool Procedures Overview and Benefit Value 2/24/2011 Page 11 Pool Value to the University Supports the University’s commitment to be the “employer of choice” in the Brazos Valley in terms of wages and benefits. Reduces the chances of an employee reporting to work while sick (and spreading illness to coworkers) because s/he has no available paid leave. Helps retain employees by allowing them to stay home and recover from an extended illness.
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Human Resources Sick Leave Pool Procedures Overview and Benefit Value 2/24/2011 Page 12 Pool Value to Our Employees: Statistics 71% of pool withdrawals are allocated to women 1 in 5 pool users withdraw hours to care for their family members Of the pool users who withdraw hours to care for a family member, 80% are women Average donation at end of A&M employment: Men: 625 hours Women: 275 hours
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Human Resources Sick Leave Pool Procedures Overview and Benefit Value 2/24/2011 Page 13 The sick leave pool allows employees to balance the demands of work and family if paid leave benefits are exhausted due to serious health conditions. Pool benefits are particularly important to: Women Children Single parent households Dual-income families Pool Value to Our Employees
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Human Resources Sick Leave Pool Procedures Overview and Benefit Value 2/24/2011 Page 14 In Closing… All FMLA – eligible employees must be allowed access to the pool. The pool adds value to the University as an employer. Pool benefits are particularly valuable to female employees and their family members.
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Human Resources Sick Leave Pool Procedures Overview and Benefit Value 2/24/2011 Page 15 Questions? Jim R. Kuhlmann Leave Specialist Phone: (979) 862-4971 Email: jkuhlmann@tamu.edujkuhlmann@tamu.edu
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