student leave
Being a full-time student can make it difficult to meet other obligations. Outfitters who meet certain requirements may be eligible for Bass Pro Student Leave.
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student leave of absence (sloa)
If you are a regular full-time or part-time Outfitter who has at least 60 days of continuous service, you are eligible to request Student Leave.
The Student Leave of Absence (SLOA) is an unpaid leave intended for active students whose involvement in academic programs or scheduled breaks from their programs makes commuting to their original workplace impossible over a temporary period, no longer than six months.
The leave may be utilized for academic studies such as out-of-the-area school attendance, semesters of particularly heavy regular classes, internship programs, seasonal breaks, or short-term foreign studies. These are examples of possible student leave reasons and are not meant to be an exhaustive list of examples.
A request for student leave should be presented to your department/division head and/or Human Resources at least three weeks (21 days) before the requested start of the leave, except in cases of emergency. A leave of absence is not granted automatically.
Requests are considered based on staffing requirements as well as Outfitter’s performance and attendance records. Please contact management for additional information about eligibility for Student Leave.
How to apply
Please complete both steps to apply for Student Leave of Absence (SLOA). Students applying for a SLOA will need to submit proof of participation in an academic program and duration.
- Notify your supervisor and/or your location’s HR Representative.
- Go to Workday home screen > click on the Absence icon > Request Absence > Select and Enter the Date Range, and choose Student Leave.
- If approved, an HR Benefit and Leave Specialist will provide support and employee cost of benefits (premium payments). They can assist you with any benefit questions you may have.
ready to return?
Complete the following steps to return from a leave of absence
- Contact HR Benefits at 417-873-4271 one week in advance of your expected return date.
- HR Benefits will notify your site HR Representative or Supervisor of your date of return and you will contact your supervisor who will work with you directly on your schedule.