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LEAVES OF ABSENCE

Leaves of Absence
Applies to the following assignment categories: Full-time Regular (01), Part-time Regular (03), Three Twelve-hour-shift (12), and others under certain conditions.
Type of LeaveMaximum Time AllowedOne Year Continuous Service RequiredRequires Prior Approval of Supervisor/Manager/Hospital RepRequires Written Notice 30 Calendar Days Prior to Begin DateRequires Written Statement from Third PartyHealth, Life, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Benefits
Family and Medical Leave            
Family-related Leave or Intermittent leave for employee health condition 12 work weeks Yes No; unless taken intermittently or reduced work schedule Yes, when possible Yes Paid jointly by employee and UAB up to 90 calendar days per year with 12 months of prior service2
Family-related Leave for Military Caregiver 26 work weeks in a single 12-month period Yes No; unless taken intermittently or reduced work schedule Yes, when possible Yes Paid jointly by employee and UAB up to 90 calendar days per year with 12 months of prior service2
Family-related Leave for Military Exigency 12 work weeks Yes No; unless taken intermittently Yes, when possible Yes Paid jointly by employee and UAB up to 90 calendar days per year with 12 months of prior service2
Educational Leave1            
(Leading to increased job ability) 12 months Yes Yes Yes No Paid by Employee2
Personal Leave1            
(Including leave for employee illness/injury and pregnancy when FMLA eligibility is not met or for family and medical reasons beyond FMLA limits) 12 work weeks Yes3 Yes Yes No Paid by Employee2
Military Service- Unpaid Portion            
(Beyond 21 working days per calendar year or beyond additional days if covered by Alabama Code Section 31-12-1, et seq.)2 As Required, but only 21 days per year are paid by UAB unless UAB pays a portion of additional days covered by Alabama Code Section 31-12-1, et seq.)2 No No No, if it is for emergency military leave. As much prior notice as possible should be given. Yes; orders calling you to active duty Paid by Employee except that health insurance benefit continues unchanged if employee elects to maintain coverage pursuant to Alabama Code Section 31-12-1, et seq.)2