Medical Center Team members may be eligible for leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which is an unpaid leave.
Team Members may choose to use their PTO if they are approved for Short Term Disability. For FMLA without STD Medical Center Team members must use their PTO prior to taking an unpaid leave
Medical Leave of Absence: The Medical Center may grant a medical leave of absence for personal illness or disability. This policy applies to team members who are not eligible for leave under the FMLA, or who have exhausted their rights under FMLA.
This leave is unpaid if PTO has been exhausted or Short Term Disability has not been approved.
Contact UNUM to apply for Medical Leave. 866.269.0979
Personal Leave of Absence: An unpaid leave of absence available, with approval of the team member's supervisor, to care for an ill or disabled family member for team members are not eligible for FMLA.
This leave is unpaid if PTO has been exhausted or Short Term Disability has not been approved.
Complete the Personal Leave Request form and provide it to your supervisor. Your supervisor will send the completed form to leave@virginia.edu for formal notification.