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Emergency Leave

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The Executive Vice President, Vice Presidents, Department Chairs and Administrative Managers are authorized to grant paid Emergency Leave to regular employees. Emergency leave is in addition to vacation or Occasional Illness Leave, and will be granted to cover absences associated with either:
  • Death in the immediate family or household only
  • Inclement weather
Death in the Immediate Family or Household
To ensure equal treatment for all eligible employees, and consistency among supervisors in granting Emergency Leave, the following categories apply.

Category A (up to 5 days)
Spouse
Son/Daughter
Mother/Father
Brother/Sister
Step-Mother/-Father
Step-Child

Category B (up to 3 days)
Grandmother/Grandfather
Mother-/Father-in-law
Brother-/Sister-in-law
Daughter-/Son-in-law
Other relatives residing in the employee’s home


Inclement Weather
In the event the Institution officially closes due to inclement weather, Emergency Leave may be charged for this absence.
» View Inclement Weather Policy


Last updated: February 25, 2013
 


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