The staff member must submit medical certification in support of the request if more than five days of consecutive absence is anticipated. Time away from work may not exceed six weeks in their first 12 months of service at Vanderbilt. After 12 months of service, the maximum of six months combined leave applies. However, a staff member who has exhausted leave available under the FMLA and who nonetheless continues to suffer from a serious health condition may request an extended medical leave, subject to the maximum leave time. Only in cases of Medical Leave can the leave be taken on an intermittent or a reduced schedule, where the need to do so is appropriately documented.
All leaves run concurrently.
Appropriate documentation must be submitted. For more detailed understanding, please consult Employee Relations. Such leave approval is at the discretion of the staff members department. A supervisor who is considering denying a leave should consult Employee Relations. However, personal leaves are not granted for engaging in employment outside of Vanderbilt or pursuing an independent business venture.