There are many reasons why you might need to take a leave of absence -- from maternity and medical leave for yourself or your family members to adoption and military duty, and more. All regular benefits-eligible teammates (not contract or temporary) are eligible for Truist’s leave of absence program.

Leave typeWhen to useMax durationPay*Job protected?
Medical/sickAn approved absence of more than 10 consecutive business days (using all available sick time first) for own or qualifying family member’s  serious or chronic health condition6 weeks100% base salaryYes
DisabilityAfter all sick leave is used for own illness/injury and disability has been approved by disability carrier (short-term of long-term)Short term: 6 months Long term: varies50% or 60% (depending on benefits elections)No
MaternityFor childbirth (can be combined with parental leave)10 weeks100% base salaryYes
ParentalFor use within 12 months by birth and non-birthing parents to bond with a newborn, newly adopted child (see adoption fee reimbursement benefit), or newly placed foster child10 weeks100% base salaryOnly if taken consecutive days
Military dutyAbsence of more than 10 consecutive business days for active duty or annual training for members of the U.S. armed forces or National Disaster Medical System5 years100% base pay up to 21 calendar days**Yes
Personal leaveWith HR approval to attend to pressing (non- medical) circumstances that require an absence of more than 10 consecutive business days and don't quality for another type of leaveVariesUnpaidNo
Unpaid medical leaveWhen all sick leave is exhausted for own or dependent’s illness or injury and certified to remain on leave1 year for own illness or injury with approved disability claim
6 months for a family member's illness or injury
UnpaidNo
FMLAFMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) time off is concurrent (at the same time) with other leaves. You don't need to apply for it separately.12 weeks
or
26 weeks to care for military family member
UnpaidYes
Extended jury dutyOn jury duty for greater than 10 consecutive business daysDuration of jury duty100% base pay up to 20 days***Yes
Workers' compensationFor an illness/injury sustained at work requiring an absence of more than 10 consecutive business daysVariesVariesYes

*Highly incented teammates paid based on BAR.
**Pay may be supplemented after the paid leave days if the teammate’s pay from the military or court is less than their pay from Truist.

Contact Teammate Care to request a leave of absence. Call 800-716-2455, option 3.