Summary of Family Associated Leaves

SUMMARY OF FAMILY ASSOCIATED LEAVES

Leave Type Allowed Time Eligibility Purpose of Leave Leave with Pay or LWOP
FMLA 12 weeks during a calendar year 1 year of service with the University and worked a minimum of 1250 hours over the past 12 months. 30-day notice required when the circumstances are foreseeable. As soon as practical (1-2 business days) otherwise. Birth of child, caring for newbornn, adoption or foster care, care of spouse, son, daughter, parent with serious health or employee's own serious health condition. LWOP but can use accrued leave time in accordance with union contracts and non-unit policies
Maternity & Adoptive 8 wks/event 2 week notice prior to departure date Birth/adoption of a child LWOP but can use accrued leave time in accordance with union contracts and non-unit policies.
Parental 10 weeks Written statement (application) from employee that includes stated intention to return to work. 2 week notice required prior to departure date. To care for/make arrangements for care of a minor dependent child. LWOP but can use accrued leave time in accordance with union contracts and non-unit policies.
Family 10 weeks. Not more than 10 days in not less than 1 day increments. Written statement (application) from employee that includes stated intention to return to work. 2 week notice required prior to departure date. Spouse, domestic partner, grandparent, grandchild, relative living in same household LWOP but can use accrued leave time in accordance with union contracts and non-unit policies.
Small Necessities 24 hours per calendar year 1 year of service and worked a minimum of 1250 hours over the past 12 months. Attend a child's school activity or accompany child/elderly relative to a medical appointment LWOP but can use accrued leave time in accordance with union contracts and non-unit policies.
Voluntary Services 1 fullworkday per month Full-time employees who've worked on campus for 6 months, had satisfactory job evaluations and who have prior approval from supervisor and the department head. Volunteer in a Massachusetts public school/district. Paid Leave

Leave Type	Allowed Time	Eligibility	Purpose of Leave	Leave with Pay or LWOP
FMLA	12 weeks during a calendar year	1 year of service with the University and worked a minimum of 1250 hours over the past 12 months. 30-day notice required when the circumstances are foreseeable. As soon as practical (1-2 business days) otherwise.	Birth of child, caring for newbornn, adoption or foster care, care of spouse, son, daughter, parent with serious health or employee's own serious health condition.	LWOP but can use accrued leave time in accordance with union contracts and non-unit policies
Maternity & Adoptive	8 wks/event	2 week notice prior to departure date	Birth/adoption of a child	LWOP but can use accrued leave time in accordance with union contracts and non-unit policies.
Parental	10 weeks	Written statement (application) from employee that includes stated intention to return to work. 2 week notice required prior to departure date.	To care for/make arrangements for care of a minor dependent child.	LWOP but can use accrued leave time in accordance with union contracts and non-unit policies.
Family	10 weeks. Not more than 10 days in not less than 1 day increments.	Written statement (application) from employee that includes stated intention to return to work. 2 week notice required prior to departure date.	Spouse, domestic partner, grandparent, grandchild, relative living in same household	LWOP but can use accrued leave time in accordance with union contracts and non-unit policies.
Small Necessities	24 hours per calendar year	1 year of service and worked a minimum of 1250 hours over the past 12 months.	Attend a child's school activity or accompany child/elderly relative to a medical appointment	LWOP but can use accrued leave time in accordance with union contracts and non-unit policies.
Voluntary Services	1 fullworkday per month	Full-time employees who've worked on campus for 6 months, had satisfactory job evaluations and who have prior approval from supervisor and the department head.	Volunteer in a Massachusetts public school/district.	Paid Leave