Does Covenant offer a Leave of Absence for family emergencies, I can't get FMLA

Discussion in 'Covenant' started by Greenhorn400, Nov 21, 2014.

  1. Greenhorn400

    Greenhorn400 Bobtail Member

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    Can I ask a question about working at covenant? I have been there for only six months so I do not qualify for FMLA.
    In a few weeks my father is going to have to leave the country to take care of his sister who recently had heart surgery. If and when he does leave I will need to go back home for a couple months to take care of my mother. She can barely get around after her back surgery and can not perform basic functions so she needs someone there to look after her.

    Is there any way I can explain the situation to Covenant and maybe take a couple months off with a leave of absence since I do not qualify for FMLA? I really enjoy working for them and I do not want to lose my job, I just do not see another alternative. My mom won't trust a stranger to take care of her and the rest of my family lives in another country. I don't want to ruin my career in the first year but I really need to take a couple months off to look after her.

    Is there any suggestions on what I can do? Does anyone know if Covenant would let me take a leave of absence and then return to work? Does anyone have experience or heard about Covenants policy regarding this. I really love my job with them and I don't want to lose it, I just don't see any way around this. Any help is greatly appreciated.
     
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  3. juanveldez

    juanveldez Light Load Member

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    Best suggestion I have would be to talk to your HR department.
     
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  4. b l a c k b e a r d

    b l a c k b e a r d Light Load Member

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    I think most companies would let you take an unpaid leave of absence and come back in the company as long as you did not drive for another company during that time period. I would ask them what are tour options for unpaid leave. Life happens my friend. Hope your family is well.
     
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  5. Greenhorn400

    Greenhorn400 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the reply, I really hope this is the case because I really wanted to stay with the same company for at least one year. I am also happy with the job I have and would hate to leave for a reasons beyond my control. I will ask them when the time comes, I just wanted to see if anyone knew anything or had suggestions. Thank you for the replies.
     
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  6. double yellow

    double yellow Road Train Member

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    If you are a good employee and leave on good terms, I don't see why not. I know someone who would take a few months off every couple of years to go overseas -- she was always welcomed back...

    Let your fleet manager know what's going on so it isn't a last minute surprise. Talk to higher ups if you need to (Andy V seemed like a nice guy).
     
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  7. Greenhorn400

    Greenhorn400 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for helping to ease my worries. Hopefully this is the case and they won't mind me taking the time off. I will run extra hard when I return and I will basically do whatever they want if they can work with me this one time. I hope it works out for the best, I really enjoy working for Covenant.
     
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