Common use of Benefits Protection and Employment Clause in Contracts

Benefits Protection and Employment. If a team member is enrolled in voluntary supplemental benefits the team member is solely responsible for making payment arrangements with the respective insurance company. If the team member has a 401(k) loan, the team member must contact Human Resources to make payment arrangements so that the loan does not go into default. Team members should consult with Human Resources prior to taking an approved leave. If the team member fails to return to work after the NJ SAFE Act leave for any reason except for circumstances beyond the team member’s control, the team member must pay back all unpaid health insurance premiums. Subject to some exceptions, most team members will be returned to the position they left or to a position equivalent in pay, benefits and other terms of employment. A failure to return from NJ SAFE Act leave for reasons other than the team member's own serious health condition and/or disability may result in termination of employment. In the event that a team member cannot return to work at the end of NJ SAFE Act leave due to a continuation of his/her own serious health condition and/or disability, they must contact Human Resources before the expiration of the leave to discuss their options under state and federal law. Guidelines on performance evaluation eligibility while on a qualified leave of absence can be found in the Performance Management Policy.