A career employee may be granted unpaid leave for personal reasons in accordance with local guidelines. Reinstatement will be to the same or, at the Department’s discretion, a similar position in the same department provided that the employee returns to work immediately following termination of the leave. If the employee would have been laid off or terminated had the employee had actually been working during the leave period, the employee will be afforded the same considerations afforded other employees who are laid off or terminated pursuant to the provisions of:
A non-probationary career employee may be granted a Personal Leave of Absence without Pay at the sole non-grievable discretion of the University. Such leave shall not exceed six (6) calendar months. Personal Leave without Pay shall not be considered a break in service and shall not determine eligibility for benefits except that the regulations of the retirement systems must be specifically checked to determine the effects of such leave without pay on retirement benefits.
The University, at its sole non-grievable discretion, may approve extension of a personal leave of absence without pay. Total leave time is normally not more than twelve (12) months.
To find out whether you’re eligible for Personal Leave or what leave options may be available to you, please contact your Leave of Absence Coordinator for consultation and guidance.