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Bonding Leave

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

• Eligibility: After 30 days of service
• Pay: You will receive six weeks of pay, up to 40 hours per week, based on your base salary or hourly rate as of the date of your leave. You may even be eligible to break up your leave in weekly increments to take paid time off in the way that is best for you and your family.

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.

Fertility/Family Building Services

Effective January 1, 2025, in addition to infertility diagnosis being covered, Wendy’s medical plans will also include coverage for fertility treatment/family-building services up to $15,000. The Anthem/WINFertility partnership provides access to inclusive family-building solutions and compassionate guidance from Nurse Care Advocates to help navigate care. Eligible Wendy’s members enrolled in an Anthem medical plan receive coverage towards fertility treatment, donor reimbursement and surrogacy reimbursement. Plus, through the WINFamily App, members can access clinical support, journey specific resources, private health tracking and appointment alerts to help members stay organized. More information coming soon!

Breast Milk Shipping

Wendy’s has adjusted the Travel/Expense policy to help support working moms. Recent new mothers (within 24 months of giving birth) who need to travel overnight for business will have a $80/day reimbursement allowance for breast milk shipping services. Normal Travel/Expense policy rules apply, so be sure to save any receipts to submit with your report.

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.

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)

The Dependent Care FSA is there to help you save on expenses related to caring for your dependents. Each year, you can contribute up to $5,000 (min. $100) or $2,500 if you are married and filing taxes separately.¹ You can contribute to this account even if you aren’t enrolled in any other Wendy’s benefits.

Eligible expenses include day care expenses for your children and for your mentally or physically disabled dependents of any age so you or your spouse can work, look for work or attend school full-time. You may be reimbursed for:

• Babysitters or companions, including relatives over age 19 whom you do not claim as tax exemptions who care for your dependents,
• Education expenses, such as nursery school, for children not yet in first grade, or
• Day camp expenses for children under age 13.

Typically, at the end of the year, any money remaining in your account is forfeited so it’s important to choose your contributions carefully.