Military Leave

Overview Military or Uniform Service leave may be granted to Associates for training and/or active duty service to assist the Associate in meeting military obligations in compliance with the Uniformed Service Employment and Re-employment Rights Act (USERRA). An Associate is entitled to continue their existing health plan coverage for himself/herself and their covered dependents for up to 24 months while in the military. Administration Associate When an Associate is ordered to duty: The Associate must be provide Mattress Firm with a copy of their military orders, The Associate must inform management of the anticipated period of service and complete a Leave Request Form as early as possible but no later than two (2) days after the date military orders are received. Contact the Benefits Administrator to discuss continuation of benefits while on Military leave. The Company will reimburse the associate for the difference between military pay and the associates base salary or draw up to a maximum of two weeks a year. All military leaves will be administered in compliance with the Uniformed Service Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).

The full details of the policy are available from the Human Resources Department. Questions regarding continued coverage under any Company benefit plans should be directed to the Benefits Administrator. If you are called to active duty, we encourage you and/or your family to contact the Employee Assistance Program to help deal with any stress or hardships you or they may have.

Information contained in this document are summarizations and not intended to replace the full details regarding eligibility, covered expenses, exclusions, limitations, definitions and other provisions of each plan contained in legal documents, handbooks and group contracts. Legal documents shall govern any differences.