The document outlines Bobodzhanov and Co LLC dba barre3 Eagle and Boise’s policy for employee leave exceeding two weeks, covering both medical and non‑medical reasons. It requires employees to give advance notice and follow a defined request procedure, including informing managers of reasons, duration, and any needed accommodations. Employees must coordinate coverage of duties with supervisors and obtain operations‑management approval. The return‑to‑work process emphasizes support but states that reinstatement to previous schedules is not guaranteed, especially if new hires occur. Specific provisions for instructors mandate subbing, maintaining practice, and mandatory retraining or recertification after extended absences (90 days for teaching duties, 12 months for home‑office standards). Training costs are the employee’s responsibility; the company will not fund retraining. The policy also commits to confidentiality of medical and personal information and offers support throughout the leave process. Overall, the policy aims to balance employee well‑being with operational continuity.
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Scope and Purpose: Leave Eligibility Over Two Weeks
Defines that the policy applies to any medical or non‑medical leave longer than two weeks and emphasizes employee health and well‑being.
Advance Notice and Request Procedure
Outlines expectations for employees to provide advance notice, notify managers promptly, and supply details such as reason, anticipated duration, and required accommodations.
Coverage Coordination and Management Approval
Requires employees to work with supervisors and colleagues to arrange duty coverage, with final approval by operations management to ensure operational efficiency.
Return‑to‑Work Process and No Guarantee of Prior Schedule
Describes the support provided for reintegration, possible adjustments to duties or schedules, and clarifies that a return to the previous schedule is not guaranteed, especially if new hires were made.
Instructor‑Specific Leave Requirements and Recertification
Specifies that instructors should sub and maintain practice, mandates retraining/recertification after 90 days of leave, and requires home‑office recertification after 12 months to align with current standards.
Employee Responsibility for Training Costs
States that any retraining needed due to leave is the employee’s financial responsibility; the company will not cover these expenses.
Confidentiality and Support for Sensitive Leave Information
Commits to maintaining confidentiality of medical and personal information and offers support throughout the leave process.