other benefits and policies
Additional benefits and policies to support you and your family.
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KinderCare Learning Centers
KinderCare offers a tuition discount on early childhood education programs for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age. The Art Institute of Chicago employees save 10% at participating Learning Centers or Champions Before and After School Programs.
Pregnancy and Family Health Apps
Ovia Health provides pregnancy and family health apps to support you through your entire parenthood journey if enrolled in an Art Institute medical plan through BCBSIL. Learn more or call (855) 418-9393 with questions.
International Travel Medical Coverage
If you’re traveling internationally on business for the Art Institute, our coverage protects you should an accident or injury occur, subject to policy terms and conditions.
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Seeking work accommodations?
Contact askHR.
Are you a nursing parent?
If you would like to use a room, email nursingparents@artic.edu. Refer your questions about lactation policy and procedures to the Employee Relations team.
The Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance
Chicago Ordinance (effective 07/01/2024): requires Chicago employers to provide employees with up to 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and up to 40 hours of Paid Leave. Because the Art Institute’s PTO program provides greater benefits than required by the ordinance, you don’t need to take action if you’re eligible for PTO.
If you’re staff or faculty not eligible for PTO, you’re eligible for the ordinance-required benefits after a 180-day waiting period.
Workers' Compensation
Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance providing wage replacement and medical benefits if you’re injured in the course of employment.
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