2026 Leaves of Absence

Disability Insurance | Long-Term Disability | Paid Parental Leave | Short-Term Disability | State Specific Leaves

Leaves of Absence

CoorsTek offers a variety of leaves of absence to help support you and your family’s needs. Depending on the reason for your leave, you may be eligible for programs such as Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Military Family Leave, Personal Leave, Parental Leave, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and/or a State specific Leave.  All leaves must be initiated with Unum. More information can be found in the CoorsTek employee guidelines and at coorstek.com/benefits. You should reach out to Unum (and your state plan if applicable) to discuss eligibility and to apply for your leave of absence. Please notify your manager and HR business partner of your need for leave. If you have questions or need help, please reach out to AskHR@coorstek.com or 303.277.2700 for answers.

 

 

 

State Specific Leaves

Many states have additional state-specific laws regarding leaves of absence.  Employees must file a claim with Unum as well as their state for any state leave request.  The eligibility and benefit amounts are determined by the state and benefits received by the state will run concurrent and offset any CoorsTek leaves (where applicable by law).

For information regarding Paid Family and Medical Leaves for your state, please reach out to Unum.  More information can be found on the state-specific websites.

 

California

Colorado — CoorsTek has a private plan through Unum. All claims must be filed through Unum and not the State.
- Program Notice
- Employee Leave Flyer
- CO FAMLI Certificate

Connecticut

Maryland

Massachusetts

New Hampshire

New Jersey

Oregon
- Employee Notice

Washington

 

 

Paid Parental Leave

CoorsTek understands the importance of work-life balance and the importance of bonding with your child. The company’s Paid Parental Leave program provides up to six (6) weeks of job-protected parental leave paid at your base hourly rate for your scheduled weekly hours for new parents to bond with a new child within 12 months of birth or the placement of a child through surrogacy, adoption, or foster care.  Leave can be taken in a minimum duration of one (1) calendar week or up to six (6) calendar weeks consecutively.

For details and eligibility information, click here (PDF, 255 KB) for the Paid Parental Leave policy.

For illustrative examples of the leave policy, click here. (PDF, 193 KB)

If you have questions or need help, please reach out to AskHR@coorstek.com or 303-277-4700 for answers.

For questions on eligibility or to file a claim, please contact Unum. 

 

 

Disability Insurance

CoorsTek is pleased to provide short-term and long-term disability insurance through Unum at no cost to you. Disability Insurance is subject to a pre-existing condition waiting period. Benefits will not be paid for any disability, including maternity, for which you received medical treatment, care, or consultation, including diagnostic measures or took prescribed drugs or medications during the three months preceding your effective date under this policy. A disability arising from any such injury or sickness will be covered only if it begins twelve months after the effective date of this policy. Please review the plan documents for more information.

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in short-term disability (STD) coverage on the first day of the month following date of hire.

If you are unable to work due to an illness or a non-work-related injury, you may receive a benefit for up to 180 calendar days. If you expect to have an absence exceeding three calendar days due to an illness or injury you may be eligible for STD benefits. There is a three-day waiting period before STD benefits begin. You may use PTO during the waiting period, if available. Unum provides the STD claim administration and determines if you are eligible for STD based on supporting medical documentation. Your benefits may be subject to an offset based on other disability benefits.

• Short Term Disability (STD) Benefit Summary (PDF, 336 KB)
• CoorsTek - Unum ASO STD SPD (PDF, 253 KB)

 

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the long-term disability (LTD) plan on the first day of the month following date of hire. If you are eligible for LTD, benefits under the LTD plan may begin if you remain totally disabled after 26 weeks (180 calendar days of STD). If you are eligible for LTD, your employment may be terminated, and you would be offered health benefit options under COBRA.

• CoorsTek Long Term Disability (PDF, 701 KB)
• CoorsTek LLC TR LTD Contract (PDF, 210 KB)
• CoorsTek LLC TR LTD Group 1 Booklet (PDF, 167 KB)
• CoorsTek LLC TR LTD Group 2 Booklet (PDF, 167 KB)

 

Waiting Period:	Short-Term Disability 3 days (PTO may be used, if available and upon request; otherwise unpaid)	Long-Term Disability 180 days (26 weeks)
Disability Benefits Begin:	Short-Term Disability Day 4	Long-Term Disability Day 181
Disability Benefits Duration:	Short-Term Disability Up to 180 days (includes waiting period)	Long-Term Disability Own occupation: 2 years Any occupation: Social Security Normal Retirement Age
Percentage of Income Replaced:	Short-Term Disability 100% of last base salary to a maximum of $5,000 per week for first 10 days (includes benefit waiting period) ~~~~~~ 60% of last base salary to a maximum of $5,000 per week from day 11 through day 180 ~~~~~~ PTO may be used to subsidize pay to reach 100% of base salary. Other disability amounts will offset the amount received from STD	Long-Term Disability 50% of base salary to a maximum of $15,000 per month
Health Benefits:	Short-Term Disability Benefits continue with premiums deducted via payroll withholding	Long-Term Disability Employment may be terminated Employee offered COBRA