Open Enrollment October 27 - November 14

Time Off & Leaves of Absence

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Earned Time (ET)

Can be used for any time away from work

Accrues per pay period

Extended Sick Time (EST)

Can be used when you are away from work for an extended period of time due to illness (after use of ET)

Automatically loaded into the system each January

For your specific time off details, please go Benefit Summaries and select the summary that fits your position.

To check your available ET & EST balance, see the FAQ's Section and go to How do I check my ET balance?

Leaves of Absence: If you have questions or need a leave of absence, please contact Leaves@challiance.org

You may also check Staffnet and search "Leaves" for the CHA Family & Medical Leave Policy and check Mass.gov for the Massachusetts's Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)

Please visit Staffnet for the CHAPO PTO policy:

The PTO Policy also goes into details of the CHAPO Child Birth Leave and Parental Bonding benefits.

Leaves of Absence: If you have questions or need a leave of absence, please contact Leaves@challiance.org

You accrue up to 40 hours of Massachusetts Earned Sick Time (MEST)

Leaves of Absence: If you have questions or need a leave of absence, please contact Leaves@challiance.org

You may also check Staffnet and search "Leaves" for the CHA Family & Medical Leave Policy and check Mass.gov for the Massachusetts's Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)

2025 Paid Family and Medical Leave mandatory workplace poster English.pdf

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