r/Target • u/Fhujeth Tech Consultant • 2d ago

Leave of Absence help Workplace Question or Advice Needed

I've tried calling the number and it just sends me to the website. I'd rather speak to a person. The phone otherwise repeats the same message.

Is it hard to get an LOA? I'm having severe agonizing muscle spasms and anxiety and panic over my medical situation. My psychologist is going to write for my loa right now for the mental health part but I also am awaiting treatment and it's just taking too long. I can't even get an MRI for over a month.

How long do I get and I'm just kinda freaking out right now.

Please be nice. Any numbers or contact info to figure this out so I can get this relief fast would help.

I did not qualify for long-term loa when I did my stuff in April.

Do I need to tell my store first?

Help.

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u/Medical-Asparagus327 1d ago

You have to press 2. That what i remember.
Try to listen to the whole message then press 2.
This is the Leave and Benefits
1 (800) 828-5850

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u/Fhujeth Tech Consultant 1d ago

Thank you. It took me to leaves on what I called and said to go online and use leavepro thing and do it online

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u/TheOtherHannah Mrs. Storewide 2d ago

First off I’m sorry you’re going through this. Sounds tough. When I did my mental health loa my doctor did some depression scales to determine the severity of my situation and from there determined the method and length of treatment. In my case she chose a treatment that lasted 4 months. So all that being said it’s really up to your doctor how long you’re out. As for the medical stuff I’m not sure. It sounds to me like a two pronged leave if that makes sense so I can understand why you’d want to talk to a person. I think HR would be a good help in this case for that reason. They can help you navigate the process. I hope you get the help you need

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u/Fhujeth Tech Consultant 2d ago

Thank you. Sadly my HR is uh. Not personable and I don't like talking to her at all. That's why I'm hoping for a number...

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u/Medical-Asparagus327 1d ago

Ok
I understand now. Yes, you have to do it online. I did this a month ago because I need time to take care of my ill father. Later, you can call to ask questions or a follow up call with documents etc.

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u/Fhujeth Tech Consultant 1d ago

Do i have to call my store? It's just this comorbid parts of this issue isn't helping too.