Pregnancy is to be treated as any other short-term disability. FMLA must be used concurrently with Paid Leave and Short-term Disability. See the FMLA Policy for detailed instructions. An employee may continue normal duties through pregnancy or use available leave while unable to perform regular duties. Employees who utilize leave for pregnancy shall suffer no penalty, retaliation or other discrimination.
Vacation time is to be taken from paid leave time.
Authorized holidays falling within an employee's vacation period will not be counted as vacation time. Paid leave time may not be used for vacation within the first six months of employment. Use of paid leave time for other than personal illness or emergency must be scheduled in advance with supervisory approval. Employees must comply with departmental policies for reporting absences and approving time off work. Whenever possible, the University will grant earned paid time off at the convenience of the employee.