Employee Guide to Leaves of Absence
Need a leave of absence and don’t know where to start? Scroll or click on a topic in the menu below to learn more about the various types of leave benefits and resources that may be available to you.*
* Please note that the information on this website is for illustrative purposes only. Please meet with Human Resources to plan the specifics of your personal leave.
Planning to take a leave?
You must contact Human Resources at HRTeam@connerstrong.com to schedule a leave meeting. HR will work with you to discuss your options and next steps.
Before your meeting, read the important considerations for your leave of absence.
Important Considerations
Maternity Leave and Bonding
Congratulations! Make sure in addition to getting your hospital bag packed, you take some time to unpack the Maternity Leave Toolkit below to plan your next steps on this amazing journey!
Maternity Leave Toolkit
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Family Medical Leave (Employee's Serious Medical Condition)
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Temporary Disability (NJ)
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Bonding Resources
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Non-New Jersey: Non-New Jersey employees can apply for Temporary Disability Insurance through New York Life by calling 888-842-4462. You may request Temporary Disability Insurance at the same time you are requesting FML.
Paternity Leave and Bonding
What a wonderful time! We encourage you to review the information below so all matters are in order so you can enjoy every sweet moment with your family's new addition.
Paternity Leave Toolkit
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Bonding Resources
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Non-New Jersey: Non-New Jersey employees can apply for leave under FLA through New York Life by calling 888-842-4462.
Family Medical Leave
For your own serious health condition
Eligible employees are provided with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per rolling calendar year when you are unable to work due to your own serious health condition. To learn more, please review the toolkit below.
Medical Leave Toolkit
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Temporary Disability (NJ employees)
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Non-NJ employees: Non-New Jersey employees can apply for Temporary Disability Insurance through New York Life by calling 888-842-4462. You may request Temporary Disability Insurance at the same time you are requesting FML.
To care for a family member with a serious health condition
Eligible employees are provided with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per rolling calendar year when you are unable to work due to caring for a family member. To learn more, please review the toolkit below.
Family Leave Toolkit
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NYFLI (New York)
Intermittent Leave
Intermittent Leave for Your Own Health Condition
We understand that life is constantly changing and that sometimes you need a little extra help. That's why we offer an intermittent family leave program that allows you to take small breaks from work when needed, without worrying about the impact on your career. To learn more, please review the toolkit below.
Intermittent Leave to Care for a Family Member
We understand that family life is constantly changing and that sometimes you need a little extra help. That's why we offer an intermittent family leave program that allows you to take small breaks from work when needed, without worrying about the impact on your career. To learn more, please review the toolkit below.
Intermittent Family Leave Toolkit
Accommodation Request
The toolkit below provides guidance on how to request an accommodation for your own disability.
Other Leaves
We understand that life can be full of unexpected events. We offer additional leaves of absence for a variety of personal matters — providing you with the support you need in the face of any challenge. For more information, click on the links below.
Other Leaves Information
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Personal Leave - Employees in good standing may request a personal leave of absence by contacting Human Resources at HRTeam@connerstrong.com.
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Military Leave - In accordance with USERRA, CSB will grant a military leave of absence to all eligible employees who leave a position for the purpose of performing military duty. Click the links below for more information or contact Human Resources at HRTeam@connerstrong.com.
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Domestic Violence Leave - The NJ SAFE Act provides protection for employees and their family members who have been the victim of domestic violence or sexual assault. Click the links below for more information or contact Bonnie Wideman, Melissa Conaghan, or HRTeam@connerstrong.com.
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Pregnancy Loss Leave – Please contact Bonnie Wideman, Melissa Conaghan or HRTeam@connerstrong.com for additional information.
Pay During Leave
We understand how difficult it can be to take a break from work, and our goal is to make the process as smooth and easy as possible. Click on the links below for more information about your options to be paid during your leave.
Pay During Leave Toolkit
The following options are available for employees to receive payment while on leave. When preparing to go on leave, contact Human Resources at HRTeam@connerstrong.com to create an individualized plan of action.
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Temporary Disability (NJ Employees) - Provided by the state of New Jersey.
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Temporary Disability (Non-NJ Employees) - Temporary Disability Insurance can be purchased through New York Life
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Paid Parental Leave - Provided as an employee benefit through Conner Strong & Buckelew
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Family Leave Insurance (NJ Employees) - Provided by the state of New Jersey
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NYFLI (New York Employees) - Provided by the state of New York
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Accrued Sick Time - Contact Human Resources at HRTeam@connerstrong.com to check your accrued sick time balance.
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Paid Time Off (PTO) - Check your PTO balance by logging in to ADP and selecting Myself -> My Time Off
Need help or have questions?
We want to ensure that you have the best possible experience during a leave of absence. Human Resources is always here to help and support you through any life changes that may come your way.
If you have any questions about the leaves process, refer to the employee handbook on CSInsider or reach out to the Human Resources team at HRTeam@connerstrong.com.
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Important Notice
This portal is intended to provide you with general information about various aspects of Conner Strong & Buckelew’s benefit programs and to assist you in finding and accessing additional resources available to Conner Strong employees. Actual plan provisions for Conner Strong benefits are contained in the appropriate plan documents or applicable Conner Strong policies. In the event of any conflict between such documents/policies and information presented on this website, the terms of the actual plans or policies will govern. The information presented here is not intended to be construed to create a contract between Conner Strong and any one of Conner Strong’s employees or former employees. Conner Strong reserves the right to amend, modify, suspend, replace or terminate any of its plans, policies or programs, in whole or in part, including any level or form of coverage by appropriate company action, without your consent or concurrence. If you have questions about your benefit programs, please Human Resources at HRTeam@connerstrong.com.