I'm sorry to hear that, Marcus. Based on your tenure and California location, you have a few options:

• Short-term disability (up to 26 weeks at 60% pay) through Aetna

• FMLA — up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• PTO — you have 14.5 days available

Most employees combine STD with PTO to top up to full pay. Want me to start the STD claim packet?

I've started the claim and pre-filled your info. Aetna usually responds within 3 business days. I've also notified Elena (your manager) and added a Slack reminder for you to upload the doctor's note.