Earned Sick Time (EST) – Quick Reference Guide

Who Qualifies?

Earned Sick Time is provided in accordance with Massachusetts law. Because The Company is Massachusetts-based, this policy applies to employees on our payroll.

How Sick Time is Earned

Earn 1 hour for every 30 hours worked
Up to 40 hours per calendar year (Jan–Dec)
Does not accrue on vacation, holiday, or other paid time not worked
Up to 40 unused hours may carry over into the next year
Accrual begins on your first day of work
Use begins after 90 calendar days of employment

How Much Can Be Used?

Up to 40 hours per calendar year
Must be scheduled to work in order to use sick time
Time is charged in 1-hour minimum increments

Permitted Uses

Sick time may be used for:

Your own illness or medical appointment
Caring for your child, spouse, parent, or spouse’s parent
Travel to/from medical appointments or pharmacy
Domestic violence–related medical, legal, or safety needs

Notice Requirements

Foreseeable absences: At least 48 hours’ notice
Unforeseeable absences: Notify your manager at least 3 hours before your shift
Notice is required each day of absence
Earned Sick Time will only be applied if it is requested at the time of call-out. Operations will complete the Sick Time Request Form on your behalf.

Documentation May Be Required If:

Absence exceeds 24 scheduled work hours
Absence exceeds 3 consecutive scheduled days
4 undocumented unforeseeable absences in 3 months
Other policy-outlined situations

Failure to provide required documentation may result in unpaid time.

Additional Information

As a part-time workforce, employees do not receive separate vacation or PTO benefits. Paid time off is limited to Earned Sick Time (EST) in accordance with Massachusetts law.

Important Reminders

Sick time may not be used for non-qualifying reasons.
Clear patterns of use before weekends/holidays may be reviewed.
Unused sick time is not paid out upon separation.

For questions about your sick time balance, please email HR.