An employee taking maternity leave is entitled to the 12 weeks unpaid leave outlined in the Family and Medical Leave Act. Calvin designates up to 6 weeks of maternity leave taken under the policy as paid leave. Employees must provide a physician's statement regarding the probable duration and necessity of the leave in order to receive pay. Consistent with the Family and Medical Leave act, employees should first use available vacation days. Sick leave cannot be used as extra vacation, holidays, or for any other paid time-off purpose.
Sick leave is provided as a type of insurance protection in time of illness.
To be paid for sick leave, employees must notify their supervisor of illness as early as possible in advance of their scheduled time of duty. Except during hospitalization or lengthy convalescence, employees should inform their supervisor daily of progress and expected date of return to work. Such absences are coordinated with available vacation and the Family and Medical Leave Act. After 90 days of absence, Calvin College can no longer guarantee the position is available upon return. There is no guarantee that part-time positions are available upon return after 90 days absence due to illness.