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.
military leave
supporting those who serve
preparing for leave
To request military leave, Outfitters must provide their manager with advance notice of their service obligations, unless they are prevented from providing such notice due to military necessity or it is otherwise impossible or unreasonable to do so.
Outfitters who are required to attend yearly Reserves or National Guard duty can apply for an unpaid temporary military leave of absence, not to exceed the number of days allowed by law (including travel). The Outfitter should give their manager as much advance notice of the need for military leave as possible so that we can maintain proper coverage.
Outfitters whose absence does not exceed applicable statutory limitations will retain reemployment rights and accrue seniority and benefits in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
How to apply
Please complete both steps to apply for Bass Pro Military Leave.
- 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 Military 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.
returning from duty?
Complete the following steps to return from a leave of absence. If your military leave is less than 91 days, you will be reinstated to a position that you would have attained if employment had not been interrupted by military service, assuming minimum job requirements are met.
- Contact HR Benefits at 417-873-4271 one week in advance of your expected return date.
- HR Benefits will notify your location’s HR Representative and/or supervisor of your date of return and you will contact your supervisor who will work with you directly on your schedule.