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. The employee's own serious health condition. Definitions Serious health condition an illness, injury, impairment, physical or mental condition, which requires either inpatient care of continuing treatment by a health care provider. Intermittent leave leave taken in separate blocks of time.
Reduced schedule leave working fewer days or hours per week.
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.