Leaves of absence

Leaves of absence

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 type When to use Max duration Pay* Job protected?
Medical/sick An 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 condition 6 weeks 100% base salary Yes
Disability After 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: varies 50% or 60% (depending on benefits elections) No
Maternity For childbirth (can be combined with parental leave) 10 weeks 100% base salary Yes
Parental For 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 child 10 weeks 100% base salary Only if taken consecutive days
Military duty Absence 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 System 5 years 100% base pay up to 21 calendar days** Yes
Personal leave With 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 leave Varies Unpaid No
Unpaid medical leave When all sick leave is exhausted for own or dependent’s illness or injury and certified to remain on leave but didn't qualify for disability 1 year with approved medical certification Unpaid No
FMLA FMLA (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		 Unpaid Yes
Extended jury duty On jury duty for greater than 10 consecutive business days Duration of jury duty 100% base pay up to 20 days*** Yes
Workers' compensation For an illness/injury sustained at work requiring an absence of more than 10 consecutive business days Varies Varies Yes

*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.

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