Leave of Absence without Pay

Effective: Moved to Policy Library from UPM 3.5(7)
Contact: Employee/Labor Relations Office

Introduction

This policy clarifies the authority to grant a leave of absence without pay and the maximum length of such leaves.

Policy Statement

Requests for leaves of absence without pay are to be submitted to departmental administrators. Except when covered by other university policy, based upon departmental needs, the departmental administrator has the discretion to grant leave for up to one year.

Under unusual circumstances, the departmental administrator may extend the leave for an additional year.

Resources

• Board of Regents Merit System Rules 681-3.149
• Collective Bargaining Agreement (AFSCME) [PDF]
• Employee Benefits
• Employee/Labor Relations
• Faculty Handbook 4.5.3.