FAQs

What is military leave?

Military leave allows eligible employees to fulfill their military service commitments without jeopardizing their employment. It is primarily governed by the regions where the company operates.

How do I apply for military leave?

Employees are generally expected to inform the employer before taking any type of military leave. Whether leave is one (1) week or one (1) year, employees must provide as much advance notice as possible.

Am I required to stay in contact with my employer while deployed?

Only as reasonably possible. Employees are not expected to communicate during unsafe or restricted situations but should provide updates when circumstances allow.

What type of support is provided during military leave?

KBR offers various forms of support to ensure service members and their families are well taken care of.

Military Pay – Pay differential is provide for the first 30 days of leave to offset any loss of income.
Family Support – Counseling and support service programs are available to both the employee and their family.
Health Benefits – Health benefits continue or, as a qualifying event. Employees who encounter longer term military leave have an opportunity to make changes to their benefit elections in accordance with the prevailing plan provisions. If coverage is continued, deductions will typically be taken from any pay received, including paid-time-off usage.

Is Paid Time Off (PTO) authorized for use during military leave if I am not eligible to receive military pay?

Employees who are not eligible to receive military pay may choose to use their accrued PTO during military leave. However, employers cannot require employees to use PTO. The decision is entirely voluntary, and employees may also take the leave as unpaid if they prefer.

Can a combination of military leave, work hours and PTO be used while I am on deployment?

Yes, as long as the manager and customer approve the work can be done, especially if the work is abroad. It is recommended to maintain a copy of the approval (email is acceptable) in case of a future audit. PTO cannot be charged above and beyond existing assigned work hours. The Leave Earnings Statement must be provided to process differential pay.

Will I receive differential pay if my military leave is unpaid?

A Leave Earnings Statement (LES) is required to process leave differential pay. If this situation arises, reach out to your People Team point of contact for further assistance.

Do I continue to accrue PTO while out on Military Leave?

Yes, PTO accrual continues for up to 180 days.

How is my time tracked while I’m on military leave?

Military leave is credited on the basis of an eight-hour workday. Here are a few steps to help effectively stay up to date.

Understand the policy: Before going on leave, review the timekeeping policy with your People Team point of contact. This will help you comprehend requirements and any specific systems that must be used.
Document Leave Dates: Keep a record of military leave dates, including the start and end dates, and any intermittent leave days. This is necessary for accurate timecard completion.
Use the correct codes: KBR uses specific codes or categories for military leave. Make sure these are used accurately on the timecard and ensure time is tracked correctly.
Keep records of military orders: This can be helpful if there are any questions or discrepancies regarding timekeeping.
Submit timecards in advance if possible. Your People Partner point of contact or Payroll can provide assistance as needed to complete your time.

What are my rights regarding returning to my job after service?

Reemployment rights are essential protections provided to service members to ensure they can return to work after completing military service. This is governed by the regions where KBR operates as a business.