Leave and Workers' Compensation

Supporting your well-being with comprehensive Leave and Workers' Compensation benefits.

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Types of Leave

We understand the importance of taking time away from work. Our leave benefits are designed to provide you with financial support while helping you balance your family, professional, and personal needs.

Personal Leave (12-month employees)

Personal Leave is available for when you need time off for personal reasons, such as a vacation or illness.

Personal Leave

Major Medical Leave

Major Medical Leave gives you the time you need for personal illness or injury, medical appointments, or to care for a sick immediate family member.

Major Medical

Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)

FMLA provides job-protected leave with continued medical benefits, allowing you to care for yourself or a family member with a serious illness, bond with a new baby or adopted child, or manage the affairs of a family member called to active military duty.

FMLA

Donated Leave

You can donate your Personal or Major Medical Leave to help a colleague who has exhausted all of their leave.

Donated Leave

Leave of Absence

If you need to take a leave of absence, there are several options available, including Leave of Absence with Pay, Leave of Absence without Pay, and Extended Leave of Absence.

Leave of Absence

Workers' Compensation

The University provides workers’ compensation benefits to faculty, staff, and student workers who are injured on the job.

Workers’ Compensation

Contact the HR Leave Specialist

If you have questions about leave or workers' compensation, the HR Leave Specialist is here to help. Send us an email or give us a call, and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.

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