Effective Date Calculation

dhnyct

Need feedback ASAP on this one...
Pregnant applicant is hired. Complications require intermittent absences both before and after the baby's birth, in addition to the six weeks recoup after the actual birth. Company has a 90-day introductory period before eligibility for benefits for all new employees. When does this employee reach 90 days? Since she does not qualify for FMLA, does she have to actually work the equivalent of 90 days active employment?

awilliams

It appears to me that you are not going to find you answer in any law or regulation, rather you must look to your policy itself. Does your policy specify that the 90 days are calendar days, or days worked? If the policy is ambiguous, you know what that means: you get to interpret it. DO you have a CBA? If so, tread with care.

Theresa Gegen TX

You need to look at both your policy AND your group insurance plan. The insurance plan may spell out when the individual becomes eligible in more detail then your 90 day probationary policy. The insurance plan will carry the day.

Good Luck!