Leaves of Absence

Extended obligations

To request a leave of absence, contact your manager or HR representative.

Leaves of Absence

We’re here to support you and your family if you need to take an extended period of time away from work – including for the birth of a child, medical issues or military service.

Questions? Call the HR Support Center 800-672-3170 or email.

Bass Pro Shops offers multiple extended leaves for military, family, medical and personal obligations. 

For complete leave policies and additional eligibility details for each of these areas, please refer to the complete leave policies found in the Bass Pro Shops Outfitter Handbook.

Should the need arise for an extended leave under any of these circumstances, contact your manager or HR representative for details, questions and eligibility concerning your individual request and circumstance. It is the Outfitter’s responsibility to keep HR informed of your work status and availability to return to work. 

maternity leave

Bass Pro Shops offers extended family and medical leave, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws in effect at the time leave is granted.

medical leave

If you are are experiencing, or recovering from, a serious health condition or caring for an ill family member you may be eligible for a leave of absence. 

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military leave

Bass Pro Shops supports our service members who are called into active military service or who enlist in the uniformed services by providing an unpaid military leave of absence in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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personal leave

Under certain circumstances, Outfitters who are not eligible for any other company leave of absence and/or have exhausted all other leave entitlements may be granted a personal leave of absence without pay.

student leave

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.