Time Off
Everyone needs time away from work to recharge and take care of themselves and their families. Cintas grants time off for a variety of reasons.
Holidays
Cintas recognizes six U.S. holidays annually:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Enjoy paid time away from work. Please refer to policy C-128 Partner Benefits for more information.
Maternity Leave
If eligible, you will receive Maternity Leave that provides 100% of pay for the first six weeks of an approved Maternity Leave.* Review our Maternity and Parental Leave policy summary. Note: Maternity Leave runs concurrently with Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). If you’re confused about how PTO, Maternity Leave and FMLA benefits work together—and which one kicks in when—see the Maternity Leave Guide for more information.
*Short-Term Disability eligibility as outlined in Cintas Policy C-159 Summary still applies.
Maternity Leave
*Short-Term Disability eligibility as outlined in Cintas Policy C-159 Summary still applies.
Parental Leave
Cintas offers two weeks of unpaid Parental Leave.
Parental Leave
Cintas offers two weeks of unpaid Parental Leave.
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave
- FMLA provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected time off.
- Cintas offers an additional 4 weeks of Equivalent FMLA time for a total of 16 weeks of unpaid leave.
- You don’t have to take all your FMLA leave at once. But the 16 weeks must be taken within the first year of adoption, birth, or fostering.
- You must be employed by Cintas for at least 12 months, and have worked at least 1,250 hours in the previous 12 months, to be eligible for FMLA.
Please refer to policy C-158 for more information.
Personal Leave
Qualified circumstances may allow you to take a period of unpaid time off work. Please refer to policy C-162 for more information.
Military Leave
Take time off under qualified circumstances to allow you to fulfill your military duty. Please refer to policy C-160 for more information.
Bereavement Pay
Receive paid time off when a family member passes away. Please refer to policy C-128 Partner Benefits for more information.
Court Appearance Pay
Receive paid time off when jury duty requires you to miss work. Please refer to policy C-128 Partner Benefits for more information.
Benefit Reminders While You’re on Leave
- You have 30 days to add new dependent(s) to your benefits. Having or adopting a child is a Qualified Status Change, which means you can make changes to your benefits like adding your baby to your medical coverage or enrolling in a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA).
- Review and update your beneficiary designations (note that you can add or change your beneficiary designations at any time).
- While on a paid leave, such as Maternity Leave or Short-Term Disability, benefit deductions continue to be taken from your paycheck. See the Maternity Leave Guide for more information about billing, including what happens if your pay amount is not enough to cover your deductions or you transition to an unpaid leave.
- While you’re out on Maternity Leave, you will not receive holiday pay. You will receive Maternity Leave pay for that holiday provided it falls on a day you are regularly scheduled to work.
- If you participate in the Cintas Vehicle Lease Back Program* prior to going on leave, Cintas will continue to make monthly auto and maintenance reimbursements and will continue your car insurance while you’re out on approved leave. Please note, however, gas reimbursements will not be paid while you’re on leave.
If you have questions about your benefits while on leave, contact the Cintas Service Center at 866.256.6559.
*Available to partners only.
Benefit Reminders While You’re on Leave
- You have 30 days to add new dependent(s) to your benefits. Having or adopting a child is a Qualified Status Change, which means you can make changes to your benefits like adding your baby to your medical coverage or enrolling in a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA).
- Review and update your beneficiary designations (note that you can add or change your beneficiary designations at any time).
- While on a paid leave, such as Maternity Leave or Short-Term Disability, benefit deductions continue to be taken from your paycheck. See the Maternity Leave Guide for more information about billing, including what happens if your pay amount is not enough to cover your deductions or you transition to an unpaid leave.
- While you’re out on Maternity Leave, you will not receive holiday pay. You will receive Maternity Leave pay for that holiday provided it falls on a day you are regularly scheduled to work.
- If you participate in the Cintas Vehicle Lease Back Program* prior to going on leave, Cintas will continue to make monthly auto and maintenance reimbursements and will continue your car insurance while you’re out on approved leave. Please note, however, gas reimbursements will not be paid while you’re on leave.
If you have questions about your benefits while on leave, contact the Cintas Service Center at 866.256.6559.
*Available to partners only.
Preparing for Leave and Your Return to Work
You play an important role at work and will be missed while you’re away. We want you to focus on taking care of YOU while you’re on leave, so please remember to:
- Report your leave request in a timely manner, ideally 30 days prior to the start of your leave. Be sure to file your claim with Matrix, our leave administrator, or by calling 888.256.4131 within 24 hours of your absence from work.
- Work with your manager to cover your work while you’re out. Ensuring a smooth handoff to others sets everyone up for success and low stress.
- Plan ahead for your return to work:
- Payroll deductions for your benefits will resume, including any benefit arrears from your time on leave.
- Your Matrix Claims Manager will reach out a week before your return-to-work date to confirm. Make sure to update your Claims Manager if there are any changes.
