Quick Answer
Several benefits have specific waiting periods and effective dates based on your hire date and employment status. Understanding these timelines helps ensure you enroll on time and know when benefits become available.
Eligibility Note: Benefits are available to full-time team members who regularly work more than 32 hours per week, unless otherwise stated in the applicable policy or plan document.
Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Enrollment Window
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You have 60 days from your hire date to enroll in health, dental, and vision benefits.
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If you do not enroll within this window, you must wait until:
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The next Open Enrollment period, or
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You experience a qualifying life event.
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Effective Date
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Benefits elected during your initial enrollment window become effective on the first day of the month following 60 days of full-time, consecutive employment.
Example:
- If your hire date is March 1, your benefits will become effective on May 1, assuming you enrolled on time.
- For full details, refer to the LWG Benefits Guide and applicable plan documents.
Holiday Pay
Eligibility
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Eligible after 90 days of consecutive, full-time employment.
Effective Date
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Holiday pay eligibility begins after you complete the 90-day waiting period.
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Additional terms and conditions apply. Please refer to the Holiday Pay Policy for details.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Accrual
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There is no waiting period.
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PTO begins accruing upon hire for all eligible full-time team members.
Use of PTO
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PTO may be used once accrued and with prior supervisor approval through Dayforce.
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Additional terms and conditions apply. See the Paid Time Off Policy for full details.
Leaves of Absence or Accomodation
Eligibility for leaves of absence may vary based on the type of leave, length of service, state of employment, and other factors. Because leave rules can be complex, team members should contact HR directly with questions or to initiate a leave request.
Important Reminder
Individual policies and benefit plan documents govern eligibility, enrollment rules, and effective dates. In the event of any discrepancy, official plan documents control.
