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Employee Assistance & Counseling Center

UAB recognizes the importance of supporting faculty and staff as they balance career, home life and personal responsibilities. Follow the links below for information on the various paid and unpaid time off and leaves programs available to UAB employees. For questions not answered here, email leave@uab.edu or contact the Records Administration & Compliance department.

Follow the Leaves of Absence process if your leave is projected to last beyond two weeks.

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