As provided by Article 8.09, paid sick time can be used up to thirty-four (34) weeks. Once either all sick time is used or thirty four (34) weeks expire, staff may then apply for up to an eighteen (18) week unpaid medical leave of absence. Staff who have applied for medical leave after the expiration of thirty-four (34) weeks of paid sick time will be able to use any remaining sick time accruals to be paid during the medical leave of absence. The total amount of time that a bargaining unit member may be continuously out of work cannot exceed fifty-two (52) weeks.
Upon return from leave, the supervisor must present to his/her manager or immediate supervisor documentation from the supervisor’s personal physician indicating the date the staff member has been cleared to return to work, and that the supervisor is able to return to work without restriction.
B. Military Leave: Military Leave will be governed by applicable State and Federal Statute.
C. Family Leave: As per current University policy.
D. Workers Compensation: Staff members in this bargaining unit who become disabled because of a job-related injury shall, if approved by Risk and Claims Management, BE GRANTED A LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Payment during such leave will be made in accordance with the New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Act. If not approved by Risk and Claims Management, application may be made to use sick leave, if available and then application may be made for a medical leave of absence under University policy.
E. Personal Leave: In certain circumstances, supervisors may be permitted to take an unpaid personal leave of absence from their positions with the University. Such leaves may be applied for and are available to regular Full Time and Part Time supervisors working twenty (20) or more hours per week provided they have completed six (6) months of continuous service.
Requests for personal leaves must be accompanied with the reason for the leave and duration and must be submitted in writing to the supervisors manager or immediate supervisor along with any supporting documentation.
Such request must be submitted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the starting date for the leave except in the case of a bonafide emergency. A manager or immediate supervisor shall have the right to require proof of an emergency as a condition for approval.
The maximum length of a personal leave is one (1) month.