Paid time off
Team members accrue vacation from the first day of hire and may use accrued hours as earned for many needs, including vacation, illness or injury, personal business or appointments, and family or childcare matters with supervisor’s approval.
Mortenson provides paid time off (PTO)
PTO pay provides flexibility to team members to use their discretion in how to use it. This includes, but is not limited to, situations where team members need time off for their own health and safety, or that of a family member. Team members may use PTO for time away from work as protected by various state and local paid sick leave laws, such as for:
- a team member’s own mental or physical illness, injury, or health condition;
- the mental or physical illness, injury, or health condition of the team member’s family member; or
- to attend an appointment with a health care provider for the care of the team member or the team member’s family member, including preventive care;
- to seek medical attention or other assistance if the team member or team member’s family member has been the victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or harassment;
- Or other reasons as protected by applicable state or local laws.
Any team member who needs to take PTO must contact their supervisor, except in emergency circumstances, in which the employee should contact their supervisor as soon as practicable.
The Mortenson PTO plan includes more opportunities to earn PTO with increments beginning after one year.
The amount of PTO hours you earn depends on your length of service at Mortenson summarized in the chart below:
| Years of Service | PTO Days per Year | PTO Hours per Pay Period | Maximum PTO Balance |
| 0 – 1 year | 10 days | 1.55 hours | 120 hours |
| 1 – 3 years | 12 days | 1.85 hours | 144 hours |
| 3 – 5 years | 14 days | 2.15 hours | 168 hours |
| 5 – 7 years | 16 days | 2.46 hours | 192 hours |
| 7 – 9 years | 18 days | 2.77 hours | 216 hours |
| 9+ years | 20 days | 3.08 hours | 240 hours |
Mortenson will be including all service to calculate your PTO! This is important for team members who were laid off following a project ending who come back to Mortenson; those team members will now have past service included in their PTO service, leading to greater PTO accruals.
Holidays
Mortenson’s Holiday schedule varies from year to year but on average team members receive nine (9) paid holidays. In order for a team member to receive holiday pay, he/she must work the day before and the day after the holiday unless the absence is approved by his/her supervisor.
Mortenson offers at least nine (9) paid holidays per year
| 2026 Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, January 1, 2026 |
| January Holiday | Friday, January 2, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 19, 2026 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 |
| Independence Day | Friday, July 3, 2026 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 7, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 26, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Friday | Friday, November 27, 2026 |
| December Holiday | Friday, December 25, 2026 |
| 2027 Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Friday, January 1, 2027 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 18, 2027 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 31, 2027 |
| Independence Day | Monday, July 5, 2027 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 6, 2027 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 25, 2027 |
| Thanksgiving Friday | Friday, November 26, 2027 |
| December Holiday | Friday, December 24, 2027 |
| New Year’s Holiday | Friday, December 31, 2027 |
In order for a team member to receive holiday pay, he/she must work the day before and the day after the holiday unless the absence is approved by his or her Supervisor.
Expanding Family
Team members receive maternal and parental leave. Learn more below or click here to view your maternity support guide.
Benefit Overview
Mortenson non-Union craft team members who have been employed by Mortenson for at least 6 months who give birth will receive 10 weeks paid at 100% following the birth of their child. Eligible team members will work with Mortenson’s HR Service Center and Lincoln Financial Group for their short-term disability which will last between for 8 weeks, paid at 100% (and if eligible, Family Medical Leave (FML), followed by 20 days of parental leave described below.
Mortenson non-Union craft team members who have been employed by Mortenson for at least 6 months who become a parent either through birth, foster placement, or adoption are eligible for a 4 week (20 work days) paid leave to be taken following the arrival of your new child.
Parental leave must be taken in one day increments within 6 months of the birth, placement, or adoption of your child. Both mothers and fathers employed at Mortenson are eligible for parental leave.
It is important to discuss your planned parental leave timing well in advance with your manager (at least 30-days prior) so your team can plan accordingly.
You will need to submit supporting documentation for your parental leave to Lincoln (i.e. birth certificate, document from healthcare provider stating date of birth and child’s name, official adoption paperwork, or foster placement documentation).
How to start your Parental Leave:
- Notify your supervisor as early as possible of your anticipated leave.
- File your leave with Lincoln Financial Group:
- Website: www.LincolnFinancial.com
- Phone: 800-237-3823
- Registration Code: MORTENSON
- Review a short video on how to submit a claim and check your claim status here
- Review the Craft Leave Guide here.
- Lincoln Financial Group, will:
- Determine STD eligibility
- Coordinate FMLA and state paid leave, if applicable
- Provide instructions for required documentation
- Send time and payment information to Mortenson payroll
- Review the Lincoln FAQ’s
Short-term disability
Mortenson non-Union craft team members who have been employed by Mortenson for at least 6 months (enrolled or not enrolled on the medical plan) are eligible for benefits with an approved disability – if you find yourself unable to work due to injury or illness. Disability or leave of absence is determined by medical record review completed by Lincoln Financial Group.
Benefit Overview
How to Start a Leave
- Notify your supervisor as early as possible of your anticipated leave.
- File your leave with Lincoln Financial Group:
- Website: www.LincolnFinancial.com
- Phone: 800-237-3823
- Registration Code: MORTENSON
- Review a short video on how to submit a claim and check your claim status here
- Review the Craft Leave Guide here.
- Lincoln Financial Group, will:
- Determine STD eligibility
- Coordinate FMLA and state paid leave, if applicable
- Provide instructions for required documentation
- Send time and payment information to Mortenson payroll
- Review the Lincoln FAQ’s
Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), you are not required to share the medical or personal reason(s) you’re off work with your supervisor or coworkers.
For more information, please refer to the Craft Disability Leave Guide [PDF] Spanish version here.
Report a Claim with Lincoln
Mortenson non-Union craft team members who have been employed by Mortenson for at least 6 months (enrolled or not enrolled on the medical plan) will have STD paid at 70% of base pay for the first eight weeks of their disability following a 1 week or 5 workdays elimination period. STD benefits for eligible team members who are off work due to a qualified illness or disability this program will continue a portion of your base salary, up to a maximum of 26 weeks, the benefit payments can be found below:
| Disability Plan | Coverage Level |
|---|---|
| Waiting / Elimination Period | 5 work days (7 calendar days) for all disabilities |
| Week 2 to Week 8 | 70% of standard weekly earnings are paid |
| Week 8 to Week 26 | 50% of standard weekly earnings are paid |
| Disability payment length | Up to 26 weeks |
With an approved disability, Lincoln Financial Group will mail you weekly disability payment checks. Your medical and dental insurance will continue through the end of your approved disability period.
You can also find more information in the disability section of this site.
Disability or leave of absence
Mortenson Non-Union craft team members who have been employed by Mortenson for at least 6 months (enrolled or not enrolled on the medical plan) are eligible for benefits with an approved disability-if you find yourself unable to work due to injury or illness. Union craft team members who do not qualify for leave benefits through their union or are eligible for a state paid leave will need to file their leave through Lincoln Financial. Disability or leave of absence is determined by medical record review completed by Lincoln Financial Group.
Benefit Overview
- Notify your supervisor as early as possible of your anticipated leave.
- File your leave with Lincoln Financial Group:
- Website: www.LincolnFinancial.com
- Phone: 800-237-3823
- Registration Code: MORTENSON
- Review a short video on how to submit a claim and check your claim status here
- Review the Craft Leave Guide here.
- Lincoln Financial Group, will:
- Determine STD eligibility
- Coordinate FMLA and state paid leave, if applicable
- Provide instructions for required documentation
- Send time and payment information to Mortenson payroll
- Review the Lincoln FAQ’s
For more information, please refer to the Craft Disability Leave Guide [PDF] Spanish version here.
Report a Claim with Lincoln
If you’re pregnant, you can give your expected delivery date and Lincoln will work with you to get the disability process started.
- Contact Lincoln Financial Group at 1-800-237-3823 (English) or 1-866-562-8421 (Español)
- Or visit the LincolnFinancial.com to file for disability leave.
- Get ready for your parental leave with PERKY Leave Digital Tool
Mortenson non-Union craft team members who have been employed by Mortenson for at least 6 months (enrolled or not enrolled on the medical plan) will have STD paid at 70% of base pay for the first eight weeks of their disability following a 1 week or 5 workdays elimination period. STD benefits for eligible team members who are off work due to a qualified illness or disability this program will continue a portion of your base salary, up to a maximum of 26 weeks, the benefit payments can be found below:
| Disability Plan | Coverage Level |
|---|---|
| Waiting / Elimination Period | 5 work days (7 calendar days) for all disabilities |
| Week 2 to Week 8 | 70% of standard weekly earnings are paid |
| Week 8 to Week 26 | 50% of standard weekly earnings are paid |
| Disability payment length | Up to 26 weeks |
With an approved disability, New York Life will mail you weekly disability payment checks. Your medical and dental insurance will continue through the end of your approved disability period.
You can also find more information in the disability section of this site.
Learn more about filing for disability leave [PDF}.
- FML provides eligible team members up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job and benefits-protected leave per year.
- To be eligible for FML you must have been employed with Mortenson for at least 12 months and worked at least 1,250 hours over the past 12 months.
- FML runs concurrently with disability leave.
- You cannot extend your time off under disability with FML.
- Lincoln manages the administration of FML.
- Please visit the United States Department of Labor’s website for more information.
If your union does not offer leave benefits, you should contact Lincoln to file any applicable leave claims which may include FMLA, State Paid Leave, or a leave as an accommodation.
- Notify your supervisor as early as possible of your anticipated leave.
- File your leave with Lincoln Financial Group:
- Website: www.LincolnFinancial.com
- Phone: 800-237-3823
- Registration Code: MORTENSON
- Review a short video on how to submit a claim and check your claim status here
- Review the Craft Leave Guide here.
- Lincoln Financial Group, will:
- Determine STD eligibility
- Coordinate FMLA and state paid leave, if applicable
- Provide instructions for required documentation
- Send time and payment information to Mortenson payroll
- Review the Lincoln FAQ’s
For more information, please refer to the Craft Disability Leave Guide [PDF] Spanish version here.
Report a Claim with Lincoln
Several states offer Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) or state disability programs that provide partial wage replacement and job
protection for qualifying leave reasons. Mortenson partners with these state programs and coordinates benefits to help eligible
team members receive up to 100% of regular pay, when possible.
State paid leaves in MN, CO, WA, and OR will be administered and coordinated by Lincoln Financial Group. Lincoln will manage the
entire state paid process for you. They will file your state paid leave claim in conjunction with your Mortenson paid leave, ensuring
you receive your full benefit amount (state pay plus Mortenson “top-up”).
Team members working in states with a paid leave program, outside of MN, CO, WA, and OR, must file their claim directly with the
state. You will coordinate with Lincoln to file for the Mortenson paid leave benefit “top-up”.
If you choose not to file the state claim you will only receive the Mortenson “top-up” portion, and state portion will be reported as
unpaid time.
Other Leave
Benefit Overview
Non-union craft, non-temporary team members who have been employed by Mortenson for six months will be granted up to 5 days (40 hours) paid bereavement leave of in the event of the death of an immediate family member (i.e. spouse, parent or stepparent, parent or stepparent of current spouse, mother-in-law, father-in-law, child or stepchild, brother, stepbrother or half-brother, sister, stepsister or half-sister, brother-in-law or sister-in-law, grandparents (including grandparents of current spouse) or grandchild). Mortenson also offers bereavement leave for families (mothers and fathers) coping with miscarriage.
Additional time can be used for settling deceased persons’ affairs and bereavement leave time can be used for legal responsibilities at a later time as well.
A paid leave of absence for up to one day will be granted for other family members not mentioned above; (i.e. aunt, uncle, niece or nephew.)
Team Members with over 6 months of service will also be able to access the following benefits:
- Paid Military Leave – up to 2 weeks of paid military leave. Contact Lincoln to file your military leave.
- Paid Jury Duty – continue to get paid while fulfilling your civic responsibility or jury duty
Paid Military Leave
Mortenson will pay the difference between your base salary and military leave pay for up to two (2) weeks (80 hours) per year. This benefit is available to Non-Craft (non-union, regular, non-temporary, benefit eligible) team members involuntarily called to active duty including reserve training.
Benefit Overview
To Take Paid Military Leave:
- Notify your supervisor as early as possible of your anticipated leave.
- File your leave with Lincoln Financial Group:
- Website: www.LincolnFinancial.com
- Phone: 800-237-3823
- Registration Code: MORTENSON
- Review a short video on how to submit a claim and check your claim status here
- Review the Craft Leave Guide here.
- Lincoln Financial Group, will:
- Determine eligibility
- Coordinate FMLA and state paid leave, if applicable
- Provide instructions for required documentation
- Send time and payment information to Mortenson payroll
- Review the Lincoln FAQ’s
For more information, please refer to the Craft Disability Leave Guide [PDF] Spanish version here.
Paid Jury Duty Leave
Mortenson will pay the difference between your base salary and jury duty for up to 40 hours per week. This benefit is available to Craft (non-union, regular, non-temporary, benefit eligible) team members who have at least 6 months of combined service who are called to jury duty.
Benefit Overview
Please be sure to communicate with your supervisor and project team prior to your jury duty. You must also complete the form here prior to your leave. Click here to access the jury duty leave intake form.