Approved Personal Leave

The Personal Leave of Absence is an unpaid leave granted to employees for up to one calendar year at the discretion of the employee's department.

Eligibility

Full-benefits eligible staff are eligible for a personal leave when the following conditions are met:

  • They have exhausted all accrued vacation, sick, and compensatory time before requesting a leave.
  • They give assurance of their intent to return to university employment at the expiration of the leave.
  • They give assurance that they are not requesting a Personal Leave of Absence to obtain employment outside the university.
  • The department approves the employee's request.

Procedure

What Happens to Your Benefits?

  • You may continue your health benefits by making arrangements with Leaves Administration to pay the employee premium for any such benefits.
  • Following the start of your leave, you will receive an email from Leaves Administration, which will include:
    • A form to waive, change, or continue existing benefits;
    • A bill with the itemized employee benefit cost as well as a payment schedule;
    • Other helpful information.

Links to Policy

Do you need more assistance? 

Connect with Leaves Administration
Email: leaves@arizona.edu