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People
Behavioral and Mental Health Bene昀椀ts
Generous Vacation and Leave Programs
In an effort to build greater awareness of available
mental health resources, we have added
initiatives and access points to help employees
meet their unique needs. This includes awareness
campaigns, virtual and in-person access to
wellness experts, meditation resources, stress and
anxiety workshops, nutritional clinics and annual
wellness assessments. Other bene昀椀ts supporting
behavioral health include:
Valero recognizes the importance
$108 million
of providing the opportunity for rest,
vacation and
recovery, recreation and personal
paid leave in
time to meet employee and family
2023.
health needs. Competitive paid leave
allowances provide short- and long-term support while
employees are away, encouraging greater emotional and
physical wellness upon return to work. Leave programs
include, but are not limited to:
• Virtual program focused on cognitive
behavioral therapy (CBT).
• Mobile app offering support for anxiety,
depression and stress.
• Virtual therapy sessions through multiple
providers.
Additional services and workplace events
encourage habits that improve emotional health
and support better work-life balance. Examples in
the U.S. include:
• Total Wellness Fairs to bring health and
wellness vendors and resources to employees.
• "Get Outside Valero" event encourages
families to foster mental and physical health.
• "Pills and Paper Purge" event (partnership with
the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency) to declutter and de-stress.
• Fitness challenges to grow physical/mental
wellness.
• Virtual wellness incentive platform to
encourage physical activity and take
preventive steps to maintain health.
• Internal "Total Wellness" portal with resources.
• Accessible videos encouraging proper form
and movement during physical exercise.
• Parental Leave Policy: In the U.S., our childbirth leave is
available on the date of hire and includes nine weeks
of paid leave. In addition, three weeks of paid parental
leave/bonding are offered for all new parents, including
adoption and surrogacy. In total, birth mothers are
given 12 weeks of paid leave. A package of helpful
resources and support links are sent to Valero parents
in advance of the birth, including a summary of leave
provisions. For non-U.S. employees, paid parental leave
meets or exceeds legal requirements in those countries.
‘Hello Baby’ and Family Gift Program: From the
time an employee provides noti昀椀cation about an
expected new arrival, through their leave time
and transition back to work, new parents receive
continual support. Helpful resources, guidance
and gifts are provided to parents as they navigate
changes and welcome a new family member.
• Family Illness Leave: U.S. employees are eligible for 10
days of paid leave to care for family members. For nonU.S. employees, paid family leave meets or exceeds
legal requirements of foreign countries.
• Military Service Leave Beyond Minimum Standards
(U.S.): Valero offers differential pay for employees
called to active and reserve duty. For long-term
assignments/deployment, Valero employees and their
families continue to be eligible to receive all companysponsored health and welfare bene昀椀ts.
• Vacation: Competitive vacation schedules are offered
based on years of service and recognition of prior
relevant experience upon hire.
Valero’s Ardmore Re昀椀nery hosted an on-site
Valero Family Day.
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