Diversity in People

Our WorkLife Program

Lubrizol has a variety of options in place to help employees create a balance between work and their lives outside of work. We believe that flexible work arrangements can help reduce stress, contribute to higher levels of employee performance, and support a quality work environment. Flexible work schedules are a cooperative effort that must balance the interests of the individual, the department and the corporation. Not all options may be available at all times to all employees.

Options for Flexible Work Arrangements

Full Time

• Flextime: Employees whose schedules differ from the traditional schedule. They may adhere to a core time during the day, if needed, when all employees are available. Often, flextime is exercised at the beginning or end of the work day.
• Compressed Work Week: A standard number of hours worked condensed into a fewer than normal number of days. Typically, this involves working four 10-hour days and having one extra day off during the week. At least one half hour must be taken for meal break.

Less Than Full Time

• Reduced Hours: Employees working less than 40 hours but more than 32 hours per week.
• Part Time: Employees working between 20 and 32 hours per week.
• Job Share: Two or more employees sharing one or more assignments. Each employee works an average of at least 20 hours per week.

Leaves of Absence

• Personal Leave of Absence: A period of time away from work without pay for up to six months. Following the personal leave, the employee will be returned to: (1) his/her regular job, (2) a similar job or (3) will be given first consideration for any appropriate job that may be open.
• While each employee's contributions on the job are valued and regular attendance required, it is recognized that family situations and job performance may be better served if temporary absences are permitted. Family Care Leave may be granted to provide time off, without pay, for employees to care for a newborn or newly adopted minor child or a seriously ill member of the immediate family. This Leave policy and practice also meets the requirements of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. This policy also provides for financial assistance when an employee adopts a child.