Leave of Absence

Sometimes life requires you to step away from work to care for yourself or a loved one. TerrAscend's Leaves Team is here to ensure your leave is handled smoothly and confidentially.

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When to Contact the Leaves Team

Reach out any time you need to take time off for:

• Your own serious health condition

• Care of a spouse, domestic partner, child, or parent with a serious health condition

• Birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child

• Pregnancy or related medical needs

• Care for an injured servicemember

• Military service or qualified exigency related to a family member’s active duty

• Civic volunteer service

• Hospitalization, incapacity over three days, or ongoing medical treatment (for you or a family member)
   

How to Report a Leave

You can submit your leave request by contacting the Leaves Team directly at leaves@terrascend.com. The Leaves Team will provide next steps with AbsenceResources®, who helps manage and track all leaves of absence. AbsenceResources handles leave intake, medical documentation, and status updates through its secure online tools.

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Be ready to provide:

• Company name and employee ID

• Reason and estimated dates for leave

• Health care provider contact info

• If caring for a family member: their name, relationship, and date of birth (if a child)
   

What to Expect

1. Submit Your Leave – Contact the Leaves Team to report your leave request or ask any initial questions. They will provide next steps with AbsenceResources® to get you started on your intake and review of eligibility.

2. Provide Documentation – Work with your health care provider to complete and return any required medical certification within 15 days.

3. Review & Decision – Once all documentation is received, AbsenceResources will review your case and issue a decision (typically within 5 business days).

4. Stay Updated – You’ll receive updates from the Leaves Team and AbsenceResources throughout the process.
    

Your Rights & Job Protection

Eligible employees may take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

• Health coverage under your group plan continues during approved leave (you remain responsible for your portion of premiums).

• When you return, you’ll be reinstated to your same or an equivalent position with the same pay, benefits, and terms.

• In some cases, up to 26 weeks of leave may be available to care for an injured servicemember.

 

Questions?
Contact the TerrAscend Leaves Team at leaves@terrascend.com for any questions or assistance regarding your leave of absence.