Asking to take a leave of absence from work -- whether you need time off for a medical procedure, to mourn a death or to take maternity leave -- is one of the most stressful asks an employee can make.

This policy identifies the conditions under which eligible Professional Staff Members may take a medical leave of absence not covered under the Federal Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA).

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Personal leave is for any condition/situation that is outside of medical or military leave of absence (e.g., mission trip, disaster recovery, etc.), including leave for employee illness/injury and ...

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal regulation that entitles eligible faculty/staff members (employees) up to 12 workweeks of unpaid, job-protected leave and benefits continuation for ...