Family and Medical Leave Act

The University grants temporary leaves of absence in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA). Eligible staff members are entitled to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave within a 12-month period. Each situation is unique; please visit the Office of Human Resources to discuss and pick up documentation.

Eligibility

A staff member who is employed for at least 12 months and has worked at least 1,250 hours during the 12-month period preceding the requested leave may take up to 12 weeks of unpaid FMLA for the following reasons:

• Incapacity due to pregnancy, prenatal medical care or childbirth;
• To care for the staff members child after birth, or placement for adoption or foster care;
• To care for the staff member’s spouse, son or daughter, or parent, who has a serious health condition; or
• For a serious health condition that makes the staff member unable to perform his/her job.

Notice

In order to qualify for an FMLA leave, a staff member must give at least 30 days written notice, to his/her immediate supervisor when possible. and submit a leave of absence request to Human Resources. The Leave of Absence Form must indicate why a leave of absence is needed and the anticipated duration of the leave of absence (including start and return date).

Certification

For FMLA leave due to staff member’s or covered family member’s illness, the university requires medical certification that includes the reason for staff member’s absence and the approximate date he/she will be able to return to work.

For FMLA leave due to birth of a child, the university requires a birth certificate or other certified proof of birth.

For FMLA leave due to placement of a child, the university requires any legal documentation regarding the placement of said child.