There are some important things you’ll need to remember to do while on parental leave. Don’t forget to save or print this e-mail, so you can refer to any details below while you’re out!

Update your benefit elections.

It is crucial to update your benefit elections to reflect your new baby. Because the birth or adoption of a child is considered a qualifying life event, YOU HAVE 31 DAYS to make any changes to your benefits after the birth or adoption date. Follow the instructions in iConnect for step-by-step directions to update your benefit elections and enroll a new dependent via bswift.

Complete the required paperwork

A Return to Work Release note is required to be provided before the start of your first shift back at work. This note should be written by your physician or healthcare provider and detail any work restrictions upon your return, if applicable.

Your Return to Work Release note should be faxed, emailed, or dropped off in person right away upon receipt to your local HRBP (listed under your Associate profile in myCareer@Hollister). Failure to provide this note means that you will not be allowed to return to work, and any additional time away will not be protected and instead will be subject to Hollister's standard attendance policy.

When planning for your first day back at work, be sure to confirm with your local HRBP that your Return to Work Release note was received.

Confirm your return to work date and plan with Human Resources and the rest of your team.

As you plan your return to work, you may wish to notify Human Resources and your manager or direct supervisor to confirm your official return to work date in advance of your actual return.

24/7 Virtual Support by Pacify:

Hollister offers access to on-demand virtual support from maternal and pediatric experts to support you from your prenatal journey through your postnatal experience, all the way up to your baby’s first birthday. This service includes 24/7 access to registered nurses and lactation consultants, available to you day or night – no appointments, no waiting, and no cost to you.

To access this convenient service, follow the steps below:

1. Download the free Pacify app to your phone or mobile device.
2. Set up your account.
3. Enter this code for free access: HOLLISTER247

Access to Our Private Pumping Spaces:

If you wish to continue breast milk feeding once you are back at work, Hollister offers private pumping rooms exclusively for our breastfeeding associates’ use.

• The pumping spaces each include top-of-the-line Medela products for your convenience, including a hospital-grade multi-user Symphony® breast pump. Every mom will be given a personal kit that will connect to the Symphony and can be stored in the pumping room so you do not need to bring a personal pump to work each day.
• Associates may take breaks as necessary to pump. If you are an hourly associate, you do not need to punch out for those breaks. If necessary, you may also take a longer lunch break to pump, though this will affect your recorded break time.
• Additional details regarding how to locate and reserve the nearest Hollister pumping space for use will follow in our next e-mail.

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