Common use of Utilization of Paid Time Clause in Contracts

Utilization of Paid Time. Off (subject to the revised NJ ESL law). Generally, NJ SAFE Act leave is unpaid, Team members may use available PTO and/or ESL during an otherwise unpaid leave of absence, but use of PTO/ESL will not serve to extend the length of the team member’s leave of absence under this policy. In addition, depending on the circumstances, team members may be entitled to receive state-sponsored wage replacement benefits which pay a portion of normal compensation. These benefits will run concurrently with the team member's unpaid leave. A team member who is eligible for these benefits may also choose to use accumulated paid leave during his or her approved unpaid leave. Team members may not receive more than 100% of salary at any time. Team members who are not eligible for such state-sponsored wage replacement benefits are required to use their accumulated paid time off during an approved unpaid leave. Use of paid time off will not serve to extend the length of the team member's leave of absence under this policy.