The University of Utah fully complies with the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 ("FMLA"). See University Policy No. 2-21 . For additional information, review the University's Frequently Asked Questions or contact your HR Absence Management Team.
HIGHLIGHTS of FMLA:
- To be eligible for FMLA leave, you must have been employed by the University for at least one year AND have worked 1,250 hours during the previous 12 consecutive months.
- If you are eligible, you may take up to 12 work weeks of leave during a
rolling calendar year for the following:
- The birth of your child or placement of a child with you for adoption or foster care;
- Your own Serious Health Condition (as defined by the FMLA);
- To care for your spouse, child, or parent with a Serious Health Condition.
- Active Duty Leave for a "qualifying exigency" tied to active duty or notice of impending active duty of your spouse, child, or parent; or
- Servicemember Family Leave (up to 26 total weeks) to care for your spouse, child, parent, or other relative (if you are the Next of Kin) who is receiving treatment for or recovering from a serious injury or illness incurred in the line of active military duty.
- You are required to give at least 30 days notice if your need for leave is foreseeable. If your need for leave is not foreseeable, you must give notice as soon as possible and practicable.
- Medical certification of the Serious Health Condition and your need for leave will be required.
- FMLA leave is unpaid unless you use accrued vacation or sick leave. University policy requires that you use accrued sick and vacation leave time during FMLA leave; however, you may retain up to 10 days of vacation with a written request.
- While you are off work on an approved FMLA leave, your job is protected and you may retain health care coverage at employee rates.
- If you are able to return at or prior to the end of your approved FMLA leave, you will be returned to the same or an equivalent job with equivalent pay, benefits, and terms and conditions of employment.
REQUESTING LEAVE UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT OF 1993:
If you need to take leave for a reason that may qualify for protection under the FMLA, please complete all of the appropriate forms (your supervisor must sign your Request form), and submit all required forms to your HR Absence Management Team as soon as possible.
Required Forms for Each Type of FMLA Leave: To apply for leave under the FMLA, please complete each of the required forms for the type of leave you will be taking.
Birth or Placement of a Child for adoption or foster care:
Your Own Serious Health Condition:
- Request for Family and Medical Leave of Absence
- Certification of Health Care Provider
- Authorization for Use or Disclosure of Protected Health Information
Your Family Member’s Serious Health Condition:
- Request for Family and Medical Leave of Absence
- Certification of Health Care Provider
- Authorization for Use or Disclosure of Protected Health Information
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the HR Absence Management Team.