{"id":224150,"date":"2026-10-02T09:59:22","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T14:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/benefits.dextergroup.com\/time-away\/leave-of-absence\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T19:40:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T00:40:21","slug":"leave-of-absence","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/benefits.dextergroup.com\/es\/life-and-family\/leave-of-absence\/","title":{"rendered":"Permiso de ausencia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\"><span class=\"et_pb_background_mask\"><\/span>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_0 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_blurb_image_svg et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-blurb--divi-font--hm5q2bb--qb0c9o4oks\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/benefits.dextergroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/leave-icon-black.svg\" width=\"172.35\" height=\"172.35\" class=\"wp-image-224186\" title=\"leave-icon-black\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Permiso de ausencia<\/h1><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Need time away for your health or your family? Here\u2019s how to request a leave through Unum.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_breadcrumbs_0 et_pb_breadcrumbs et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\"><nav class=\"et_pb_breadcrumbs--trail\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/benefits.dextergroup.com\/es\" class=\"et_pb_breadcrumbs--breadcrumb et_pb_breadcrumbs--home\">Inicio<\/a><span class=\"et_pb_breadcrumbs--separator\">\/<\/span><span class=\"et_pb_breadcrumbs--current et_pb_breadcrumbs--breadcrumb\">Archivos<\/span><\/nav><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_16_24 et_flex_column_16_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--08jj8yivge\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Dexter works with Unum to manage leaves of absence. You request a leave online through Unum, and Unum guides you through the process, from your first request until you return to work.<\/p>\n<p>Your local Dexter HR representative can answer questions about Dexter\u2019s leave policies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--5vzqwb1skf\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3 id=\"reasons\">Reasons to request a leave<\/h3>\n<p class=\"para_b4_list\">You may need a leave of absence if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your health care provider has determined you are unable to work due to illness, injury or pregnancy<\/li>\n<li>You will be out of work for a planned procedure or surgery<\/li>\n<li>You need to care for a family member who has a serious health condition<\/li>\n<li>You need to care for a child after a birth, adoption or foster care placement<\/li>\n<li>You need to care for a spouse, child or parent who is a service member undergoing medical treatment for an injury incurred on active duty<\/li>\n<li>Your spouse, son, daughter or parent is on covered active duty in the armed forces<\/li>\n<li>You need another type of leave covered by your state\u2019s leave laws<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--5vzqwb1skf\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3 id=\"how-to-request\">How to request a leave<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Request your leave 30 days before you expect to be out, if you can.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <a aria-label=\"Visita portal.unum.com en una nueva pesta\u00f1a\" href=\"https:\/\/portal.unum.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">portal.unum.com<\/a> <i class=\"fa-sharp fa-square-arrow-up-right\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li>If this is your first leave or claim, select <strong>Register for an account<\/strong> and verify your information. If you already have an account, log in.<\/li>\n<li>Once you're logged in, select <strong>Start a leave or claim<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the type of leave or claim you need.<\/li>\n<li>Answer the on-screen questions.<\/li>\n<li>When you finish, you'll see a confirmation message with your next steps.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Prefer to talk to someone? Call Unum at <strong>866-868-6737<\/strong>, Monday\u2013Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_cta_0 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module CTA-icon preset--module--divi-cta--nk1ft27ie1\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Start a leave request<\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_promo_content\"><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/benefits.dextergroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/leave-inset.png\" width=\"90\" class=\"wp-image-223864 alignright size-full\" style=\"margin-top: -25px\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/benefits.dextergroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/leave-inset.png 207w, https:\/\/benefits.dextergroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/leave-inset-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/benefits.dextergroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/leave-inset-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 207px) 100vw, 207px\" \/>Request a leave, upload documents and track your leave online, any time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/portal.unum.com\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Go to Unum<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--5vzqwb1skf\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3 id=\"manage\">Managing your leave online<\/h3>\n<p class=\"para_b4_list\">After you submit a request, you can use Unum\u2019s portal to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check the status of your leave and view documents<\/li>\n<li>Upload documents and sign them electronically, from your computer or phone<\/li>\n<li>Update key dates and information<\/li>\n<li>Report intermittent absence time<\/li>\n<li>File a Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) claim<\/li>\n<li>Plan your return to work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Need help along the way? Use the portal\u2019s <strong>live chat<\/strong> to reach a leave specialist, or <strong>schedule a callback<\/strong> at a time that works for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--5vzqwb1skf\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3 id=\"pay\">Getting paid while you\u2019re out<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Your own illness, injury or pregnancy:<\/strong> short-term disability replaces part of your income while you can't work. Dexter provides it at no cost to you. <a href=\"\/es\/financial\/disability\/\">See how short-term disability works<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A new child:<\/strong> after 12 months with Dexter, you\u2019re eligible for two weeks of parental leave paid at 100%, paid at the same time as any short-term disability benefits. <a href=\"\/es\/life-and-family\/parental-leave\/\">Learn about parental leave<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_0 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-group--qf0y04hzg5\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--vj9n176xfl\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h5>Contacto:<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-image--fns8m9n236\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/benefits.dextergroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Unum_Group_logo-scaled.png\" alt=\"Unum logo\" width=\"2560\" height=\"837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/benefits.dextergroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Unum_Group_logo-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/benefits.dextergroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Unum_Group_logo-1280x419.png 1280w, https:\/\/benefits.dextergroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Unum_Group_logo-980x320.png 980w, https:\/\/benefits.dextergroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Unum_Group_logo-480x157.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2560px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-223042\" title=\"Unum Logo\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--orhcips84u\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Discapacidad y licencias<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a aria-label=\"Visita portal.unum.com en una nueva pesta\u00f1a\" href=\"https:\/\/portal.unum.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">portal.unum.com<\/a> <i class=\"fa-sharp fa-square-arrow-up-right\"><\/i><\/p>\n<p>866-868-6737<\/p>\n<p>Mon\u2013Fri, 8 a.m.\u20138 p.m. ET<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--4vuhp6d1p3\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h5>Documentos relacionados:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/es\/documents\/unum-filing-leave-of-absence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Filing a Leave of Absence<\/a> <i class=\"fa-sharp fa-regular fa-file-pdf\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/es\/documents\/unum-leave-std-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leave &amp; Short-Term Disability<wbr> Information<\/a> <i class=\"fa-sharp fa-regular fa-file-pdf\"><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module preset--module--divi-divider--055bgzrehh\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":223435,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"dipi_cpt_category":[],"class_list":["post-224150","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/benefits.dextergroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/224150","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/benefits.dextergroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/benefits.dextergroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/benefits.dextergroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/benefits.dextergroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=224150"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/benefits.dextergroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/224150\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":224417,"href":"https:\/\/benefits.dextergroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/224150\/revisions\/224417"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/benefits.dextergroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/223435"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/benefits.dextergroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=224150"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"dipi_cpt_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/benefits.dextergroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/dipi_cpt_category?post=224150"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}