Maze understands that sometimes team members will need to take extended leave for medical reasons, to care for a family member, or for personal reasons. We will do everything we can to accommodate leave requests. Eligibility and payment method will be determined by the type of request, the time period requested, and local regulations in your country.

• When eligible and where available, we require that you apply for any state/country-sponsored leave programs and Maze will pay the shortage to your salary when full payment is due.
• Legal requirements where you live will supersede any eligibility or coverage requirements listed below.
• Depending on your country of residence, additional documentation may be required for approval of medical/family leave
• If you go on unpaid leave, Ben will also be deactivated for the period of time you are out.
• If you go on leave longer than 90 days, you will be responsible for the payments for your medical insurance premiums unless otherwise required by law.
• 1 week prior to your return, please contact your manager to confirm your re-entry plans.
• If we are unable to contact you for 3 business days after your planned return date it will be considered job abandonment and your contract will be terminated.

<aside> *️⃣ Definitions: Medical Leave: When you have an injury or an illness that will leave you unable to work for more than 7 calendar days Carer’s Leave: When someone who is in your care has an injury or an illness that will leave you unable to work for more than 3 calendar days Personal Leave: When you need to take more than 14 calendar days off for a personal reason. Ben is Deactivated: When Ben is deactivated while you are on unpaid leave, you will no longer receive monthly allowances until you return to work. Additionally, your leaving and returning month will be pro-rated. Any funds you had prior to your leave will be unavailable for use until you return to work. Job protection: You will be entitled to come back to the same or similar position when you return if all aspects of your leave agreement have been met Job abandonment: If you do not return on your agreed upon return date and have not communicated this with your manager or your manager is not able to contact you for 3 business days, it is considered job abandonment and you contract will be terminated

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<aside> 💡 For Managers: When reviewing and approving leave longer than 14 calendar days, be sure to speak with your department executive before issuing any approval. If you have any questions regarding the circumstances of the request and how it fits with Maze’s policy, please reach out to the Talent Operations and Enablement team

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📆 Extended Leave Types

• 👶 Parental Leave: When you’re welcoming a new addition to your family!
• 🏥 Medical Leave: When you need an extended period of time for a medical reason
• 👪 Family/Carer's Leave: When you’re taking care of a family member for an extended period of time.
• 🧘 Personal Leave: When you need to take an extended period of time off for non-medical reasons

Up to 14 calendar days

• Reason: Any reason

15 - 90 calendar days

• Reason: Medical leave for a personal medical issue that prevents you from working; or Carer’s Leave when caring for a family member who is recovering or going through a medical issue.
• Reason: Personal Leave

90+ calendar days

• Reason: Medical leave for a personal medical issue that prevents you from working