The accumulation of sick leave is unlimited. To use sick leave for the health care or death of a domestic partner, a completed and notarized Affidavit of Domestic Partnership form must be on file with the department and with the Office of Human Resources. D. Accrued sick leave transfers when an individual transfers from one University department to another. An individual with previous service at another state of Ohio agency may be credited for accrued unused sick leave if proof of accrued leave is provided by the transferring department or agency. E. Individuals retiring with 10 or more years of state service will be paid for one-fourth of the accrued but unused sick leave up to a maximum payment of 240 hours.
Payment is based upon the rate of compensation at the time of retirement.
The one-time retirement payout of sick leave eliminates all accrued sick leave on record. F. Individuals failing to comply with sick leave rules and procedures will not be paid. Application for sick leave with the intent to defraud may result in dismissal and reimbursement to the University of salary or wages paid during such sick leave. When sick leave is exhausted, an employee may apply for an unpaid leave of absence. Procedure I. Vacation Vacation is arranged and approved in accordance with each department's operational needs.