A planned or unplanned period of time away from work at Walmart, managed through Sedgwick, allows employees to address personal or family medical needs, or other qualifying circumstances. For example, an associate might utilize this process for recovery after surgery, to care for a newborn child, or to manage a serious health condition of a family member.
Such time away from work offers essential security, protecting job status and potentially providing income replacement through short-term disability or other benefit programs. Historically, navigating workplace absences was often complex and inconsistent; the partnership between Walmart and Sedgwick aims to provide a streamlined, standardized process for requesting and managing such time off, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and company policies.