Sick Leave Bank
Facts
- Employees may join during the open enrollment period from July 1 to September 30. Enrollments must be received by September 30 at 5:00 p.m. or postmarked no later than September 30. In the event September 30 falls on a weekend, applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the first business day or if they are postmarked no later than the first business day following September 30.
- The purpose of the Sick Leave Bank is to provide sick leave to contributors to the bank after the member’s accumulative sick leave has been exhausted – more specifically to provide such leave from the bank in cases of personal illnesses. THIS LEAVE IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE LEAVE TO EMPLOYEES WHO WILL BE RETURNING TO WORK.
- Sick leave covered by the bank is for catastrophic illness, injury, or quarantine that makes an employee unable to perform the duties of his/her position. The bank may be used for maternity and maternity-related illnesses. The bank may not be used for illness or disabilities related to the contributor’s family.
- Sick Leave Bank benefits may not be used to postpone retirement.
- To receive benefits a claim must be filed by the employee. To file a claim, call the TABCO office and request a claim form.
- Claim forms are reviewed by a three-member approval committee, consisting of members selected by the Association.
- Benefit to members of TABCO vs. nonmembers: Should a second opinion medical review be necessary, TABCO may assume out-of-pocket expenses for Association members. Nonmembers will assume 100% of the costs.
- One year maximum Sick Leave Bank benefit during career with BCPS.
To join the Sick Leave Bank complete and return the enrollment form below or contact the TABCO office.
Informational brochure with enrollment form for the TABCO Sick Leave Bank
To apply for benefits contact the TABCO office and request a TSLB claim form.
Membership pays! Find out why it pays to also be a member of TABCO when you’re a member of the TABCO Sick Leave Bank.
SAMPLE claim form to apply for benefits from the TABCO Sick Leave Bank
Rules & Procedures that govern the TABCO Sick Leave Bank