The following information is intended for convenient reference only. For more detailed information about compliance with the Family Medical Leave Act, refer to the current policy, published in the University Operations Manual and available from the sources below. Protections During FMLA leave, the University will maintain group health insurance benefits and the University's contributions to this coverage.
Employees continue to pay their share of the cost of health coverage.
After FMLA leave, the employee has the right to be restored to the same or equivalent position and the same benefits as before the leave. Eligibility Staff and faculty wishing to take FMLA leave must have worked for the University for at least 12 months, and have worked at least 1,250 hours during the year preceding the start of the leave. The University may require that the employee provide medical certification from the health care provider. Contract-covered merit employees must use paid leave, using sick leave first, then vacation before going on unpaid leave, though they may choose to reserve up to two weeks of vacation. Procedure The University is required by the Act to designate all qualifying events as FMLA, and to provide the employee with written notification of such designation.