Leave of Absence

Following a full year of employment with WWS, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA ) protects your job and benefits for up to 12 weeks for a medically necessary absence for you or an immediate family member.  FMLA does not supplement your income during an absence.  

Examples of FMLA eligible absences:

• For the birth and care of the newborn child of an employee

• To care for an immediate family member (i.e., spouse, child, or parent) with a serious health condition

• To take medical leave when the employee is unable to work because of a serious health condition.

Additional FMLA Education - US Department of Labor

New parents receive ten (10) paid days following the birth of a child.  These days must be used within 6 weeks of birth (8 weeks if Caesarean).  

Learn more about the Maternity Leave of Absence Process

This type of leave is FMLA eligible for the parents of a newborn. 

IMPORTANT: If you are enrolled in our medical plan, you have 30 days to notify us and add your newborn to the plan. 

Learn more about taking a Leave of Absence due to a Personal or Family Illness/Injury

This type of leave is FMLA eligible. 

This type of leave is not protected by the Family Medical Leave Act but may still be an approved leave of absence.  Please discuss with your direct supervisor and contact the benefits team to begin process.  It is important to note that there is no legal protection of job and benefits.