Stormtech Canada Associate Handbook

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

1. PURPOSE Stormtech provides Associates paid bereavement leave upon the death of an immediate family member as defined in this policy. This leave is granted for purposes of attending the funeral, services, ceremonies, and/or interment, making necessary arrangements, travel related to the death and bereavement time. 2. SCOPE This policy applies to all full-time and part-time Stormtech Associates working in Canadian locations that have completed three (3) months of continuous service. 3. POLICY • Associates are entitled up to three (3) days paid leave in the event of a death of an immediate family member. Additional unpaid leave will be considered, as circumstances require. • An immediate family member is defined as spouse, common-law spouse, mother, father, stepmother, stepfather, child, stepchild, brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, grandparent, grandchild, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, or legal guardian. • If international travel is required, the associate may be granted up to five (5) paid days, with the approval of his or her manager and People & Culture. • Upon the death of an extended family member, an associate may be granted with one (1) day of leave with pay. An extended family member is defined as aunt, uncle, or cousin. • Bereavement Leave days will apply to the days allowed under the Personal Emergency Leave provisions in Ontario. • Associates who have not completed three (3) months of continuous service and contract associates will be granted the time off without pay. • For further clarity around other provinces, please contact the People & Culture team. 4. RESPONSIBILITIES It is the responsibility of each associate to: • Provide the necessary documentation for jury duty or other as required. • Ensure the time off is accounted for on timesheets. It is the responsibility of the manager to: • Ensure the time off is approved and recorded correctly.

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