Belk Employee Handbook 2022 (2024)

FAQs

What is the Belk call out policy? ›

Full time associates get 14 days of PTO, which goes to 19 at 5 years, and 24 at 10 years. But be aware if you call out (sick-with or without doctor's note doesn't matter) 3 times within a rolling 6 months you get written up. On the 4th, you are written up again. On the 5th you are terminated.

When buying stuff not only we get the deals but we also have a 20% employee discount to to save more money. 20% off at regular times. About once a month we have “double discount” where we get 40% off.

Belk provides paid time off for vacation, holidays, jury duty, and leaves of absence.

Anytime you need to call out you should give your supervisor as much notice as possible before your shift begins, when possible you should contact your employer at least 2 hours before your shift so that they can plan and prepare for your absence.

How many days can you call in sick? This policy can also include when or if a doctor's note is required. Many companies use the three-day guideline for sick days, but be sure you don't run afoul of any mandatory sick leave law that your company may be subject to.

Yes, Belk has a dress code for its employees. The dress code requires employees to wear clothing that is neat, clean, and professional. It also requires that employees wear clothing that is appropriate for the job they are performing.

Employers who provide holiday benefits usually either give you a paid day off or pay a premium rate. California law does not require employers to provide you paid days off for holidays or to give you overtime/premium pay (“holiday pay”) for working on holidays.

A call-out policy is a set of business guidelines that address incidents regarding employee absences, late shifts, or other instances when employees are unexpectedly unable to attend work.

“Calling out of work” doesn't refer specifically to a phone call. It means notifying your manager that you cannot fulfill your duties. You might be out for an afternoon if you begin feeling unwell at lunch. Or, you might need several days or even a few weeks to recover from a more severe illness.

Am I allowed to call off? ›

A physical illness that leaves you unable to complete your job duties is the most acceptable reason to miss work. Mental health days and caring for sick family members can also be appropriate reasons to call in sick at some workplaces, but they may be frowned upon at others.