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Can I take a leave of absence because of concern over covid? (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by luisacasati
Hi there, I have a LOA question, and would love any advice you lovely people have to offer!
So I didn't take the original Covid LOA option because I was eager to return to work and had taken a leave earlier this year to focus on school. Fast forward to now and I'm regretting this decision. I have a chronic illness that increases my risk of contracting a bad case of Covid, and I've been pretty terrified every day at work. Cases are rising in my area and my coworkers are still going out to bars and restaurants, and I just don't feel comfortable continuing to work.
I called Starbucks HR and they said that I needed to discuss this with my manager, as he and not Sedgewick (people who usually handle any LOA) is responsible for handling any leave of absence that is covid -related.
Has anyone had any experience working with their manager to obtain a Leave of Absence because of fears of Covid/increased risk factors and been approved? I would obviously prefer a paid leave, but at this point I'm fine taking an unpaid leave, I just really need to keep my insurance. Thanks so much!
So I didn't take the original Covid LOA option because I was eager to return to work and had taken a leave earlier this year to focus on school. Fast forward to now and I'm regretting this decision. I have a chronic illness that increases my risk of contracting a bad case of Covid, and I've been pretty terrified every day at work. Cases are rising in my area and my coworkers are still going out to bars and restaurants, and I just don't feel comfortable continuing to work.
I called Starbucks HR and they said that I needed to discuss this with my manager, as he and not Sedgewick (people who usually handle any LOA) is responsible for handling any leave of absence that is covid -related.
Has anyone had any experience working with their manager to obtain a Leave of Absence because of fears of Covid/increased risk factors and been approved? I would obviously prefer a paid leave, but at this point I'm fine taking an unpaid leave, I just really need to keep my insurance. Thanks so much!
mykotman12 1 points 2y ago
There is no COVID LOA anymore. You could potentially take personal leave, but it most likely won’t be approved. Medical loa would be approved but you need a medical reason, doctors notes, etc to get it started. LOAs are not paid. And you won’t be eligible for unemployment either because work is available and you chose not to work.
maemac 1 points 3y ago
Good luck getting any LOA approved right now. They’re too busy handing out PTO to managers :D
thatsmysharpie 1 points 3y ago
Your manager is going to tell you that your only option would have been to take the unpaid LOA in June and that there is no other COVID LOA available at this time.
luisacasati [OP] 2 points 3y ago
That's what I thought might be the case, thanks so much for your response!
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