New England Security Employee Handbook 2025

39 Employees using sick time are required to personally verify in writing that he or she has used sick time for an allowable purpose. These forms are available through the office. Employees are not required to explain the nature of the illness or the details of the domestic violence. A doctor's note or other documentation is not required unless otherwise requested. Where documentation is required, employees who do not have health care coverage through a private insurer, the Massachusetts Healthcare Connector and related insurers, employees may provide a signed, written statement evidencing the need for the use of the earned sick time, without being required to explain the nature of the illness, in lieu of documentation by a health care provider. Please see the office manager for a copy of this form. Company Expectations Regarding Attendance: Employees should remember that regular, reliable attendance and timeliness is expected. If an employee commits fraud or abuse by engaging in an activity that is not consistent with allowable purposes for sick time, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action. If an employee is exhibiting a clear pattern of taking leave on days just before or after a weekend, vacation, or holiday, the company may discipline the employee for misuse of earned sick time, unless the employee provides verification of authorized use. Payout of Sick Time: Sick time is not payable on termination of employment. Interaction with Other Types of Leave: If any time off covered under this policy is also covered under the company's FMLA, Parental Leave, Domestic Violence Leave, SNLA leave, or other leave of absence policies, sick time shall run concurrently with such leave. Employees may choose, and the company may also require employees, to use earned sick time to receive pay for absences under other leave policies if those absences would otherwise be unpaid. 7.15 Unemployment Compensation Insurance Unemployment compensation insurance is paid for by New England Security and provides temporary income for employees who have lost their job under certain circumstances. Your eligibility for unemployment compensation will, in part, be determined by the reasons for your separation from the Company. 7.16 Workers' Compensation Insurance Workers' compensation is a no-fault system designed to provide benefits to all employees for work-related injuries. Workers' compensation insurance coverage is paid for by employers and governed by state law. The workers' compensation system provides for coverage of medical treatment and expenses, occupational disability leave, and rehabilitation services, as well as payment for lost wages due to work related injuries. If you are injured on the job while working at New England Security, no matter how slightly, you are to report the incident immediately to your Manager. Consistent with applicable state law, failure to report an injury within a reasonable period of time could jeopardize your claim for benefits. To receive workers' compensation benefits, notify your Manager immediately of your claim. If your injury is the result of an on-the-job accident, you must fill out an accident report. You will be required to submit a medical release before you can return to work.

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