UPDATES:
- April 7: A key initiative of the HR modernization project was establishing a new, standard leave of absence request process to receive and manage employee leave requests from beginning to end while improving tracking, compliance, and confidentiality. As of April 7, employees can submit a leave of absence request through a new tile available in UAccess Employee. Read more.
Quick Links: Leave of Absence Process | Potential Pay Options While on Leave
How to Request a Leave of Absence
Submit a leave of absence request for Family and Medical Leave (FML), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Approved Personal Leave (Staff), and Approved Extended Leave - Appointed Personnel. Use the button below to submit a leave of absence request via UAccess.
If you are unsure about the leave you require or whether you are eligible, you can contact a leave specialist directly or submit a form. If you don't have access to a computer or must submit on behalf of someone else (and are not an employee), contact a leave specialist.
What Does & Does Not Qualify as a Leave of Absence?
This IS a Leave of Absence
A leave of absence (LOA) refers to an extended period of time away from work due to significant life events. A leave of absence allows employees time away from work by federal or state law and offers job protection.
Common reasons are:
- childbirth
- adoption
- caring for an ill family member
- serious health conditions
- military leave
This is NOT a Leave of Absence
A leave of absence is not a short-term absence from work for reasons like a typical vacation day, a sick day, or using standard paid time off (PTO) and where federal law does not mandate employers to provide paid time off for it.
Talk to your supervisor, unit/college/department or Faculty Affairs for specific leaves and time off.