Leave of Absence – Wendy's Benefits

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Wendy’s has a variety of leave programs to meet your personal and family needs. For more information on Family Medical Leave, Sick Leave, Disability Benefits and more, visit WeConnect or talk to your Human Resources Business Partner.

Paid Sick Leave

All eligible employees receive paid sick time. While nobody plans to be sick, rest assured that Wendy’s will have your back if you need to miss time due to illness for yourself or a loved one. Visit WeConnect or view our Paid Time Off Policy for more information on Wendy’s paid sick leave.

Eligibility: Management and support employees.
Pay: Sick time will be paid out based on your base salary or hourly rate as of your last day worked.

Short-Term Disability

If you are unable to work due to a non-occupational medical injury or illness, you may be eligible for paid Short-Term Disability (STD) benefits. STD benefits begin on the eighth (8th) day of absence due to a medically diagnosed condition.

Eligibility: After 30 days of service.
Pay: You will receive STD payments as a portion of your regular base salary, as follows:

Week 1: Unpaid waiting period (you may use a total of five (5) of your sick, personal or vacation days during this period)

Week 2: 100% of your base pay

Weeks 3–26: 70% of your base pay

Need to File a Leave of Absence? Unum is our leave of absence administrator. When you need to make a claim, contact Unum at 888.246.7060 or unum.com. You can also use the free Unum mobile app for your smartphone or tablet to file a new claim, view your claims and more. Search for Unum Customer in your device’s app store to download and get started today.

Long-Term Disability

If you are unable to work due to a non-occupational medical injury or illness, you may be eligible for paid Long-Term Disability (LTD) benefits. LTD benefits begin after 26 weeks of continuous disability.

Eligibility: After 30 days of service.
Pay: You will receive 60% of your income up to $20,000 per month for the length of your disability, up to the normal Social Security retirement age.

Bonding Leave

Starting or expanding your family? Wendy’s provides Bonding Leave for eligible employees to spend time with their new arrival. Visit WeConnect for more information on the leave options available to you.

Eligibility: Employees are eligible to take Bonding Leave after 30 days of continuous service.
Pay: Eligible employees may take up to six weeks of paid bonding leave, paying up to 40 hours per week, based on your base salary or hourly rate as of the first day of your leave. This time may be used in one-week increments during the first 12 months following the birth or adoption. This allows you to take paid time off in the way that is best for you and your family.

Sabbatical Leave

Sabbatical provides an opportunity to take an extended break from work to make time to do something that is important and meaningful to you.

Eligibility: After 10 years of service
Duration: You can take a minimum of four weeks up to a maximum of 12 weeks of leave

The leave is unpaid, but available vacation may be used to offset a portion of the leave. No work duties may be performed during the sabbatical (work computer must remain at work location). To apply for the leave, you must discuss with your manager and submit a Sabbatical Leave of Absence request form at least six months prior to the leave start date.
For more information, contact your Human Resources Business Partner or visit WeConnect.

Adoption Assistance

Our founder, Dave Thomas, was a steadfast activist for adoption. He believed every child should have a safe, permanent, loving home and family. Wendy’s best-in-class Adoption Assistance Program supports Dave’s mission and is central to Wendy’s values.

Eligibility: After 30 days of service
Financial Assistance: Wendy’s supports employees adopting children by providing financial assistance of up to $30,000 per adopted child.
Leave Assistance: Employees who qualify for Adoption Leave will receive four (4) weeks of paid Adoption Leave at 70% of their base weekly salary (overtime, bonus and other special compensation are not included). Employees who wish to take advantage of the Adoption Leave benefit must do so within six (6) months from when the child is placed with the employee for adoption.

For more information, contact your Human Resources Business Partner or visit WeConnect.