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Leaves of Absence
The University is committed to supporting employees in maintaining work and life balance.
The leave of absence policies found in the Staff Handbook are designed to support employees in need of time off from work for a qualified leave of absence and to comply with State and Federal leave laws.
The policies in the Staff Handbook are a guide for supervisors and managers to maintain consistency and equity in the application of University policies.
For more information call Workforce Management at (504) 865-5280 and ask for Employee Support Services.
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Quick Reference Staff Handbook Leave of Absence Policy Updates as of June 15, 2010 What’s New in the Policy |
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Pregnancy Leave (Updated) Medical documentation required WFMO to notify supervisor and employee of leave status Continuation of benefits at active employee rate during leave Extension of leave up to 4 months with medical documentation Fitness for duty upon return to work required
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Military Leave (Updated) Regular military leave is less than 30 days Extended military leave is more than 30 days Pay differential provision included Use of eligible vacation to avoid pay interruption allowed Updated USERRA information Length of leave is up to 6 months (cumulatively) Employee to notify supervisor and WFMO of the need for leave Military documentation required Continuation of benefits at active employee rate during leave
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Personal Leave (Revised) Dean, Director or Department Head approval required Requests for leave must be in writing Duration of leave up to 30 days per request Extension of leave request may not exceed a period of 30 days per request Length of leave is up to 6 months (cumulatively) Introductory employees no longer exempted from leave
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Family and Medical Leave (Updated) Added active duty military for qualifying exigencies Updated definition of serious health condition Fitness for duty upon return to work required
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Non‐FMLA Medical Leave (New) New leave to provide for employee’s own serious health condition
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