Life and Disability
Is there paid leave when I have or adopt a child?
If you're expecting to add to your family in the near future, please reach out to Alight and they will be happy to help you put your family leave plan in place.
From the current benefits site; confirm for 2027. Last updated there 2024-03-01.
Benefits shown below are grouped by the coverage listed in your plan documents.
All exempt and Office Hourly
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | 1 year (1250 hours) |
| Duration | 8 weeks recovery + 6 weeks paid parental = 14 weeks total for birthing parents; 6 weeks paid parental for non-birthing parents |
| Benefit % | 100% pay |
- 8 weeks of recovery time plus 6 weeks of paid parental leave: 14 weeks total for birthing parents
- 6 weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents
- Covers births, adoptions, and foster placements
- For all full time non-bargained office hourly and salaried employees.
How long is the paid parental leave?
All new parents get 6 weeks of paid parental leave to let them stay home and bond with their new child. Birthing parents receive an additional 8 paid weeks for recovery time, giving them 14 weeks of paid leave total.
Who qualifies for these benefits?
Full-time, non-union office hourly and salaried team members with at least 12 months of service and 1,250 working hours in the past year.
When do these benefits start?
Benefits begin after 1 year of service, and covers births, adoptions, foster placements, and court-ordered permanent custody/guardianship arrangements of a child.
Where can I learn more?
Policies are available in PolicyTech, accessible through Tech Central. For further clarification, contact hrsolutioncenter@hormel.com or call 1-866-449-7712, 7:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.
Fort Smith Plant
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | 1 year (with 1,000 hours) |
| Duration | 10 days (2 weeks) |
| Benefit % | 100% pay |
The current site lists no figures for: All other plant, farm salaried, and bargained.