*Exception to this rule is new hires with less than 2 years service
*You get 10 sick days per year
*The first 4 days do not count against you or towards the step process
*Days 5-10 count towards the step process (unless covered by FMLA)
*Days 5-10 can quickly move you through the step process
Day 5 = an occurrence
Day 6 (taken a month later) = Step 1 (compnay can hold you from transferring to another position) They have to be 6 months apart to prevent building the step process.
*If you have taken more than 3 days at a time, you can be moved through the steps rapidly.
Days 5&6 = Occurrence
Day 7 & 8 = Step 1
Days 9 & 10 = Step 2
*Anything after 10 sick days. You can take off but IF it is not covered by FMLA you can be put through the step process. The 1st 5 days will not be paid. After the 1st 5 days short term disability will kick in and you will be paid.
Short term disability should be FMLA approved.
**Example: Break Arm - have not taken any sick days - STD should be covered by FMLA
First 5 days are paid sick days
Short Term Disability kicks in after 5 days and the STD days are paid
Leaves you with 5 sick days that are paid but counts against the step process.
*Example: Break Arm and you have taken 8 sick days (not on a step but you have an occurrence)
Days 1 & 2 are paid
Days 3-5 are not paid
After day 5 STD kicks in and you get paid