Leaves
Lawrence Tech provides a variety of leave of absences. The type of leave that employees are eligible for is dependent upon a variety of factors, including the employee's employment category and job classification. The types of leaves described in the Staff and Administrative Handbook may apply to all eligible employees. Other types of leaves may be available to employees in specific employee classifications and are described in either the Faculty Handbook or Staff and Administrative Handbook. The types of leaves include:
Leaves under Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Family Leave
- Medical Leave
- Military Family Leave
Other Leaves
- Bereavement Leave
- Jury Duty
- Military Leave
- Personal Leave
- Time off to Vote
- Witness Duty
Benefits During Leaves
During FMLA leave, the employee's health coverage and most other benefits are maintained as if the employee had continued to work. During other leave types, the employee's health coverage and other benefits may or may not continue. In the event of a lost of coverage, the employee's health coverage may be continued through COBRA. Link here for additional information regarding benefits during leaves.
Leave Forms
The employee must notify the University when a leave of absence is needed. A leave of absence requires the approval of the requesting employee's department. The employee will be provided applicable notice(s), information and forms related to the leave, which must be returned to the Office of Human Resources.