Personal Leave of Absence Process
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Step 1: Submit Request
Step 1
Personal Leave of Absence is coordinated with the manager and department representative. Personal leave is for any condition/situation that is outside of Medical or Military Leaves of Absence.
- Employee submits a written request to the Manager/Department detailing the reason and timeframe for leave.
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Step 2: Department Approves/Denies
Step 2
- Department approves or denies the request for personal leave: Department Approval of Non-FMLA Medical LOA Form.
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Step 3: Approval Submitted
Step 3
- If approved, the department will submit Department Approval of Non-FMLA Medical LOA Form to the Leave of Absence Team at leave@uab.edu for official recordkeeping.
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Step 4: Employee on Leave
Step 4
- If approved, Employee goes on leave.
- Employee must use vacation and personal holidays before moving to unpaid status.
- Employee maintains communication with Department if there are any changes to terms of leave.
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Step 5: Return from Leave
Step 5
- Employee returns to work.