A leave of absence (LOA) allows employees facing extraordinary circumstances to take a prolonged period off work. This leave can be paid or unpaid and differs from vacation or paid time off (PTO). Paid Time Off (PTO) is compensated time when the employee is absent from work. Paid sick time is used during periods of personal illness to seek medical services or to care for immediate family members who are ill. Vacation time refers to paid time off when an employee takes a break from work.
Leave of Absence Requests
Employees can request a leave of absence for Family Medical Leave (FML), Parental Leave, Military Training Leave, Extended Military Leave, Personal Leave (Staff), and Extended Personal Leave (Appointed) through a single, confidential Leave of Absence Request Form. A leave specialist handles this request from beginning to end.
Family and Medical Leave: Guidance for Supervisors
The following information gives an overview of the FMLA. Employees have time-specific deadlines at each step of the process. Completing the appropriate forms is important because federal law requires them.
Leave Decision Guidance
Regular and dependable employee attendance is a critical performance factor. As a manager/supervisor, you will have to assess employee absence and leave requests within your operational needs and University policies.
Managing Requests for PTO
The procedures for sick time vary by campus and department, so it's essential for supervisors to clearly communicate the process. This may include advising employees to seek approval for sick or vacation time in advance whenever possible. Supervisors are responsible for accommodating these requests as workload permits.
Employee Separations and Other Transitions
Guidance on how to approach employee separations, including resignation, reduction in force/layoff, termination, or nonrenewal of contract.