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Farewell

Vance Thompson Vision understands that there may come a time when it’s time to say farewell, and employment may be separated as outlined in this Culture Book.

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Leaving Vance Thompson Vision

Vance Thompson Vision understands that there may come a time when it’s time to say farewell, and employment may be separated as outlined in this Culture Book. For employees choosing to resign their employment with Vance Thompson Vision, please provide a 14-day notice to allow for a smooth transition. If you are in a licensed or leadership role, a 30-day notice is desired. Failure to provide a proper notice may result in your accrued PTO not being paid out with your last check from VTV. The People and Culture team would ask that you provide us with written documentation regarding your desire to leave Vance Thompson Vision, and include your last working day. Employees that have given their notice are typically not able to use any accrued paid time off, unless the time off has been previously approved by their leader.

Addenda

Team members in these states should reference the relevant addenda for state-specific policies.

•Minnesota •Montana •Nebraska •North Dakota •South Dakota


Preparing to Part Ways

Employees leaving Vance Thompson Vision may be asked to participate in an exit interview with People and Culture. The purpose of this conversation is to find out about your experience as an employee, and to share opinions and recommendations on how we can be a better employer.

Upon your last day of employment, employees are asked to return any property of Vance Thompson Vision, including, but not limited to keys, scrubs, name badges, and computers/electronic devices. Failure to return property may result in the cost of the items being deducted from the employee’s final paycheck, or can result in action through the accounts payable process, unless applicable law states otherwise.

After Leaving Vance Thompson Vision

Employees will receive a final paycheck that will include all accrued and unused paid time off, as well as any unpaid hours and/or relevant benefit deductions. Please note that failure to give an adequate notice may result in accrued PTO not being paid out. An employee’s final paycheck will be paid on our normal payroll processing schedule.

All benefits end on the last day of employment with Vance Thompson Vision, with the exception of medical and dental coverage. Medical and dental coverage end on the last day of the month in which employment ends, as long as a shift was worked within the month.

Continuation of Benefits (COBRA)

Employees may elect to continue medical, dental and vision coverage when leaving Vance Thompson Vision through the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). COBRA coverage is typically available for up to 18 months for qualified events related to employment separation or reduction in hours. Employees and their dependents will receive a COBRA enrollment notice from the insurance provider, and any election of COBRA benefits must be completed within the time frame therein. Please note that since Vance Thompson Vision will no longer be contributing to your insurance premiums, you will be responsible for the full cost of the coverage, including any administrative fees. If employees are enrolled in voluntary insurance programs through Vance Thompson Vision, such as life insurance, cancer insurance, or accident insurance, they may be able to continue coverage. Please contact the People and Culture team for more information.

Summary

Our hope is that you find your employment with Vance Thompson Vision to be fun, fulfilling, and rewarding. We trust you, and thank you for trusting us. We look forward to our working relationship with you, and hope that you feel excited for what’s to come! You are part of our Best on Earth team, and hope you enjoy this journey with us!