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<p>Policy No: <strong>1001</strong><br />Effective Date: <strong>09/09/05</strong><br />Revised Date: <strong>11/13/12</strong><br />Reviewed Date: <strong>11/12/12</strong></p>
<p>Policy No: <strong>1001</strong><br />Effective Date: <strong>09/09/05</strong><br />Revised Date: <strong>11/13/12</strong><br />Reviewed Date: <strong>11/12/12</strong></p>
'''<big>Employee Leave Policy</big>'''
'''<big>Employee Leave Policy</big>'''
<p>Including procedures: [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=1 Administrative Leave], [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=2 Bereavement/Funeral Leave], [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=2 Civil Leave], [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=2 Crisis Leave], [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=4 Family/Medical and Family/Military Leave], [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=12 Nebraska Family Military Leave], [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=10 Holiday Leave], [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=11 Inclement Weather],<br /> [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=12 Injury Leave], [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=12 Leave of Absence without Pay], [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=12 Military Leave], [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=1 Parental Leave], [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=15 Sick Leave], and [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=19 Vacation Leave]</p>
<p>Including procedures: [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=1 Administrative Leave], [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=2 Bereavement/Funeral Leave], [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=2 Civil Leave], [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=2 Crisis Leave], [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=4 Family/Medical and Family/Military Leave], [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=12 Nebraska Family Military Leave], [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=10 Holiday Leave], [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=11 Inclement Weather],[http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=12 Injury Leave], [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=12 Leave of Absence without Pay], [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=12 Military Leave], [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=1 Parental Leave], [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=15 Sick Leave], and [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=19 Vacation Leave]</p>
==Purpose==
==Purpose==
1.1 It is the intent of UNMC to grant paid or unpaid leave to regular employees under appropriate circumstances. For regular part-time employees, the rate is adjusted according to the employee's FTE.
1.1 It is the intent of UNMC to grant paid or unpaid leave to regular employees under appropriate circumstances. For regular part-time employees, the rate is adjusted according to the employee's FTE.
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=== Administrative Leave: ===
=== Administrative Leave: ===
It is the policy of UNMC that regular full-time and part-time employees may be granted administrative leave, with or without pay, for good and sufficient reason. Temporary employees are not eligible to receive administrative leave with pay.<br /><br />
It is the policy of UNMC that regular full-time and part-time employees may be granted administrative leave, with or without pay, for good and sufficient reason. Temporary employees are not eligible to receive administrative leave with pay.<br /><br />
'''Administrative Leave Procedures'''<br /><br />
'''[http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=1 Administrative Leave] Procedures <br /><br />
=== Bereavement/Funeral Leave: ===
=== Bereavement/Funeral Leave: ===
When necessary, up to five consecutive workdays of bereavement/funeral leave may be granted in the event of a death within the employee's immediate family. Notice to the supervisor of the need to use bereavement/funeral leave must be given in advance.<br /><br />
When necessary, up to five consecutive workdays of bereavement/funeral leave may be granted in the event of a death within the employee's immediate family. Notice to the supervisor of the need to use bereavement/funeral leave must be given in advance.<br /><br />
'''Bereavement/Funeral Leave Procedures'''<br /><br />
'''[http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=2 Bereavement/Funeral Leave] Procedures'''<br /><br />
=== Civil Leave: ===
=== Civil Leave: ===
All regular employees may be granted paid civil leave for the purpose of providing civil service if the performance of such service is required during their normal working hours. <br/><br />
All regular employees may be granted paid civil leave for the purpose of providing civil service if the performance of such service is required during their normal working hours. <br/><br />
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Paid civil leave will not be granted to an employee who attends court as a party plaintiff or party defendant on a personal matter. In such instances the employee may elect to have such time charged to vacation leave or floating holiday time or may have such time treated as a leave of absence without pay. <br /><br />
Paid civil leave will not be granted to an employee who attends court as a party plaintiff or party defendant on a personal matter. In such instances the employee may elect to have such time charged to vacation leave or floating holiday time or may have such time treated as a leave of absence without pay. <br /><br />
Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. &sect;81-1391, an employee who is a certified disaster service volunteer of the American Red Cross may, with the authorization of his/her supervisor, be granted a leave not to exceed fifteen (15) working days in each year to participate in specialized disaster relief services in Nebraska for the American Red Cross, upon the request of the American Red Cross, without loss of pay, vacation time, sick leave or previously earned overtime accumulations.<br /><br />
Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. &sect;81-1391, an employee who is a certified disaster service volunteer of the American Red Cross may, with the authorization of his/her supervisor, be granted a leave not to exceed fifteen (15) working days in each year to participate in specialized disaster relief services in Nebraska for the American Red Cross, upon the request of the American Red Cross, without loss of pay, vacation time, sick leave or previously earned overtime accumulations.<br /><br />
'''Civil Leave Procedures'''<br /><br />
'''[http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=2 Civil Leave] Procedures'''<br /><br />
=== Crisis Leave: ===
=== Crisis Leave: ===
UNMC has established a crisis leave bank. Employees may donate accumulated vacation leave of up to three (3) days for potential use in emergency situations by other UNMC employees, whose leave has been exhausted. In a rolling calendar year, employees may request leave equal to the amount of annual vacation leave to which they are entitled (up to 24 days of paid crisis leave) for:<br /><br />
UNMC has established a crisis leave bank. Employees may donate accumulated vacation leave of up to three (3) days for potential use in emergency situations by other UNMC employees, whose leave has been exhausted. In a rolling calendar year, employees may request leave equal to the amount of annual vacation leave to which they are entitled (up to 24 days of paid crisis leave) for:<br /><br />
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* In conjunction with a Worker's Compensation claim. <br /><br />
* In conjunction with a Worker's Compensation claim. <br /><br />
With Department approval, regular employees (those who have completed original probation) may be eligible to receive crisis leave when all sick leave and sick leave advancement if appropriate to the situation (up to 40 hours), vacation leave and vacation leave advancement (up to 40 hours), and floating/banked holidays or other leave (as may be applicable to the purpose of the crisis leave request) have been exhausted. Denials of crisis leave or limitations on the amount of crisis leave given are not grievable events.  
With Department approval, regular employees (those who have completed original probation) may be eligible to receive crisis leave when all sick leave and sick leave advancement if appropriate to the situation (up to 40 hours), vacation leave and vacation leave advancement (up to 40 hours), and floating/banked holidays or other leave (as may be applicable to the purpose of the crisis leave request) have been exhausted. Denials of crisis leave or limitations on the amount of crisis leave given are not grievable events.  
<br /><br />'''Crisis Leave Donation Form / Crisis Leave Request Form / Crisis Leave Procedures'''<br /><br />
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'''Crisis Leave Donation Form / Crisis Leave Request Form / [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=2 Crisis Leave] Procedures'''<br /><br />
=== Family/Medical & Family/Military Leave - FMLA: ===  
=== Family/Medical & Family/Military Leave - FMLA: ===  
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) entitles each eligible employee to a maximum of 12 weeks of unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons in a 12-month period. UNMC complies with this act and expands its coverage to include all regular employees with an FTE of .50 or greater, after 12 months of employment. Other employees, including temporary employees and graduate students, are covered after 12 months of employment, with at least 1,250 hours of service for the year preceding the leave. <br /><br />
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) entitles each eligible employee to a maximum of 12 weeks of unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons in a 12-month period. UNMC complies with this act and expands its coverage to include all regular employees with an FTE of .50 or greater, after 12 months of employment. Other employees, including temporary employees and graduate students, are covered after 12 months of employment, with at least 1,250 hours of service for the year preceding the leave. <br /><br />
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:* A member of the Armed Forces who suffered an injury or illness while on active-duty that may render the person unable to perform the duties of the member's office, grade, rank or rating; or  
:* A member of the Armed Forces who suffered an injury or illness while on active-duty that may render the person unable to perform the duties of the member's office, grade, rank or rating; or  
:* A veteran who is undergoing medical treatment, recuperation, or therapy for serious injury or illness and who was a member of the Armed Forces at any time during the five years preceding the date on which the veteran undergoes such treatment, recuperation, or therapy.<br /><br />
:* A veteran who is undergoing medical treatment, recuperation, or therapy for serious injury or illness and who was a member of the Armed Forces at any time during the five years preceding the date on which the veteran undergoes such treatment, recuperation, or therapy.<br /><br />
'''FMLA - Request for Family Medical Leave Form / FMLA - Request for Military Qualifying Exigency Leave and Medical Caregiver Leave Form / Certification of Health Care Provider for Employees Serious Health Condition / Certification of Health Care Provider for Family Members Serious Health Condition / Certification for Serious Injury or Illness of Covered Servicemember for Military Family Leave / Certification of Qualifying Exigency for Military Family Leave / Family/Medical Leave Procedures'''<br /><br />
'''FMLA - Request for Family Medical Leave Form / FMLA - Request for Military Qualifying Exigency Leave and Medical Caregiver Leave Form / Certification of Health Care Provider for Employees Serious Health Condition / Certification of Health Care Provider for Family Members Serious Health Condition / Certification for Serious Injury or Illness of Covered Servicemember for Military Family Leave / Certification of Qualifying Exigency for Military Family Leave / [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=4 Family/Medical and Family/Military Leave] Procedures'''<br /><br />
=== Nebraska Family Military Leave: ===
=== Nebraska Family Military Leave: ===
The Nebraska Unicameral enacted the Nebraska Family Military Leave Act effective April 4, 2007. As such, UNMC provide unpaid leave to qualifying University employees who are spouses or parents of military service members under federal or state deployment orders.<br /><br />'''Qualifying employees''' shall include any employee who:
The Nebraska Unicameral enacted the Nebraska Family Military Leave Act effective April 4, 2007. As such, UNMC provide unpaid leave to qualifying University employees who are spouses or parents of military service members under federal or state deployment orders.<br /><br />'''Qualifying employees''' shall include any employee who:
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Maximum leave allowable under the Nebraska Family Military Leave Act shall be thirty (30) working days of unpaid leave. The employee may elect to apply accrued vacation leave, compensatory time off, or floating or banked holiday during the leave period.<br /><br />
Maximum leave allowable under the Nebraska Family Military Leave Act shall be thirty (30) working days of unpaid leave. The employee may elect to apply accrued vacation leave, compensatory time off, or floating or banked holiday during the leave period.<br /><br />
Employees involved in any of the University of Nebraska insured benefit programs may continue to participate in said programs and will receive continued employer contributions for the period of the leave. They are, however, responsible for their employee contributions required to maintain those benefits when on an unpaid status.<br /><br />
Employees involved in any of the University of Nebraska insured benefit programs may continue to participate in said programs and will receive continued employer contributions for the period of the leave. They are, however, responsible for their employee contributions required to maintain those benefits when on an unpaid status.<br /><br />
Upon expiration of the leave, the employee is entitled to be restored to the position held prior to commencement of leave or to an equivalent position.<br /><br />'''Nebraska Family Military Leave Procedures / Request for Nebraska Military Family Leave Form'''<br /><br />
Upon expiration of the leave, the employee is entitled to be restored to the position held prior to commencement of leave or to an equivalent position.<br /><br />''' [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=4 Family/Medical and Family/Military Leave] Procedures''' / Request for Nebraska Military Family Leave Form'''<br /><br />
=== Holiday Leave: ===
=== Holiday Leave: ===
UNMC provides twelve paid holidays a year to all regular employees. UNMC recognizes seven (7) traditional holidays where non-essential business operations are closed. UNMC also recognizes five (5) floating/banked holidays, during which UNMC operations are open; employees may use these days on or after the date on which they are observed, with supervisory approval.<br />
UNMC provides twelve paid holidays a year to all regular employees. UNMC recognizes seven (7) traditional holidays where non-essential business operations are closed. UNMC also recognizes five (5) floating/banked holidays, during which UNMC operations are open; employees may use these days on or after the date on which they are observed, with supervisory approval.<br />
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'''Holiday Leave Procedures'''<br />
'''[http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=10 Holiday Leave] Procedures'''<br />
=== Inclement Weather:===
=== Inclement Weather:===
Chancellors of the University of Nebraska have the discretion to close campuses due to local weather conditions. In the event of a closing of a University of Nebraska campus due to inclement weather, employees will receive paid leave, if they were scheduled to work during the closure.<br /><br />
Chancellors of the University of Nebraska have the discretion to close campuses due to local weather conditions. In the event of a closing of a University of Nebraska campus due to inclement weather, employees will receive paid leave, if they were scheduled to work during the closure.<br /><br />
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* Other University of Nebraska campuses (i.e., Kearney), will comply with the directions of the Chancellors of those campuses regarding closings due to weather. If the individual campus is closed during inclement weather, the time reporting should be coded in a manner prescribed by payroll.  
* Other University of Nebraska campuses (i.e., Kearney), will comply with the directions of the Chancellors of those campuses regarding closings due to weather. If the individual campus is closed during inclement weather, the time reporting should be coded in a manner prescribed by payroll.  
* On locations other than University campuses (i.e., Lincoln), will comply with the directions of the Dean of those Colleges (CON) regarding closing due to weather. If the individual location is closed during inclement weather, the time reporting should be coded in a manner prescribed by payroll.<br /><br />
* On locations other than University campuses (i.e., Lincoln), will comply with the directions of the Dean of those Colleges (CON) regarding closing due to weather. If the individual location is closed during inclement weather, the time reporting should be coded in a manner prescribed by payroll.<br /><br />
 
[http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=11 Inclement Weather] Procedures
=== Injury Leave: ===
=== Injury Leave: ===
If the work-related injury or illness causes an employee to remain off work, up to 40 hours will be paid as injury leave during the seven (7) calendar day waiting period, pro-rated based on the FTE. Injury leave will not be charged to sick leave or vacation; the time reporting should be coded in a manner prescribed by Payroll.
If the work-related injury or illness causes an employee to remain off work, up to 40 hours will be paid as injury leave during the seven (7) calendar day waiting period, pro-rated based on the FTE. Injury leave will not be charged to sick leave or vacation; the time reporting should be coded in a manner prescribed by Payroll.


The Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act is found in Neb. Rev. Stat. &sect;&sect;48-101 to 48-1,118. Portions of the act which are specific to state workers' compensation claims are found in Neb. Rev. Stat. &sect;&sect; 48-192 to 48-1,109.<br /><br />
The Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act is found in Neb. Rev. Stat. &sect;&sect;48-101 to 48-1,118. Portions of the act which are specific to state workers' compensation claims are found in Neb. Rev. Stat. &sect;&sect; 48-192 to 48-1,109.<br /><br />[http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=12 Injury Leave] Procedures
=== Leave of Absence without Pay: ===
=== Leave of Absence without Pay: ===
Due to extenuating circumstances, regular employees may be granted a leave of absence without pay for maximum of one year. A leave of absence will be granted only when it is in the best interest of UNMC. Upon return from leave the employee will be entitled to the same or comparable position with the department granting the leave. <br />'''Leave of Absence without Pay Procedures''' <br />
Due to extenuating circumstances, regular employees may be granted a leave of absence without pay for maximum of one year. A leave of absence will be granted only when it is in the best interest of UNMC. Upon return from leave the employee will be entitled to the same or comparable position with the department granting the leave. <br /><br />
[http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=12 Leave of Absence without Pay] Procedures
===Military Leave - USERRA: ===
===Military Leave - USERRA: ===
UNMC shall comply with the Uniformed Service Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) and Neb. Rev. Stat. &55-l60 et seq. concerning the treatment of University employees with military obligations. <br /><br />
UNMC shall comply with the Uniformed Service Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) and Neb. Rev. Stat. &55-l60 et seq. concerning the treatment of University employees with military obligations. <br /><br />
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'''Annual Training Defined:''' Generally defined, annual training refers to that temporary duty in which military reserve personnel engage, commonly serving one weekend per month and two consecutive weeks during the year.<br /><br />
'''Annual Training Defined:''' Generally defined, annual training refers to that temporary duty in which military reserve personnel engage, commonly serving one weekend per month and two consecutive weeks during the year.<br /><br />
'''Emergency Duty:''' Leave will be granted to any employee, who is a member of the National Guard or any other reserve component, ordered to active duty under emergency conditions. Should the military pay of such person be less than his/her full University pay, the University shall pay the differential while the person is in the active emergency service of the State.<br /><br />
'''Emergency Duty:''' Leave will be granted to any employee, who is a member of the National Guard or any other reserve component, ordered to active duty under emergency conditions. Should the military pay of such person be less than his/her full University pay, the University shall pay the differential while the person is in the active emergency service of the State.<br /><br />
'''Military Leave Procedures / Request for Military Leave USERRA Form'''<br />
'''[http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=12 Military Leave] Procedures / Request for Military Leave USERRA Form'''<br />
=== Parental Leave: ===  
=== Parental Leave: ===  
The Parental Leave policies are intended to establish and clarify the leaves available to University of Nebraska Medical Center staff in cases of pregnancy, childbirth, and adoption:<br />
The Parental Leave policies are intended to establish and clarify the leaves available to University of Nebraska Medical Center staff in cases of pregnancy, childbirth, and adoption:<br />
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* Parental Leave to Provide Care/Assistance to Mother and/or Child: for those employees who wish to take leave upon the birth of a child because the health of the employee's spouse or child requires the employee's presence, or because such presence would be beneficial to the employee's spouse or child, up to five days unpaid parental leave unless he has accrued sick leave or vacation leave that he/she may desire to use during parental leave. <br />
* Parental Leave to Provide Care/Assistance to Mother and/or Child: for those employees who wish to take leave upon the birth of a child because the health of the employee's spouse or child requires the employee's presence, or because such presence would be beneficial to the employee's spouse or child, up to five days unpaid parental leave unless he has accrued sick leave or vacation leave that he/she may desire to use during parental leave. <br />
* Adoption Leave: UNMC staff is eligible for eight weeks unpaid adoption leave unless he/she has accrued sick leave or vacation leave that he/she may desire to use during the adoption leave. A newly adoptive parent, who is the primary caregiver, may take up to eight weeks unpaid leave upon the adoption of a child to provide care and assistance to the child. The declaration of which parent is the primary care-giver is made by the adopting parents. The non-primary care-giver of the adopted child may take up to five days unpaid parental leave, unless he/she has accrued sick leave or vacation leave that he/she may desire to use during parental leave, to provide assistance in the care of the child.<br />Any parental leaves taken in accordance with the above parental leave policies are, by definition, related to qualifying events under Family/Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (see Family/Medical Leave above) and will therefore be considered part of the 480 hours/twelve week Family/ Medical Leave entitlement.<br />
* Adoption Leave: UNMC staff is eligible for eight weeks unpaid adoption leave unless he/she has accrued sick leave or vacation leave that he/she may desire to use during the adoption leave. A newly adoptive parent, who is the primary caregiver, may take up to eight weeks unpaid leave upon the adoption of a child to provide care and assistance to the child. The declaration of which parent is the primary care-giver is made by the adopting parents. The non-primary care-giver of the adopted child may take up to five days unpaid parental leave, unless he/she has accrued sick leave or vacation leave that he/she may desire to use during parental leave, to provide assistance in the care of the child.<br />Any parental leaves taken in accordance with the above parental leave policies are, by definition, related to qualifying events under Family/Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (see Family/Medical Leave above) and will therefore be considered part of the 480 hours/twelve week Family/ Medical Leave entitlement.<br />
'''Parental Leave Procedures'''<br />
'''[http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=1 Parental Leave] Procedures'''
=== Sick Leave: ===
=== Sick Leave: ===
Sick leave means the period of time during which the employee is incapacitated or unable, due to illness or injury, to perform the regularly assigned duties of his or her position. Paid sick leave means a period of time that the employee is paid his or her regular salary during a period of illness or injury. The period of time shall begin and end when medically indicated to the satisfaction of the appropriate administrative officer.<br />Eligible employees may choose to take any available sick leave balance for all or part of the unpaid Family/Medical Leave, if applicable, under certain circumstances. Any sick leave of 40 or more consecutive hours taken under this policy may be considered to be a qualifying event under the federal Family Medical Leave Act and the Family Medical Leave Policy approved by the Board of Regents.<br /><br />
Sick leave means the period of time during which the employee is incapacitated or unable, due to illness or injury, to perform the regularly assigned duties of his or her position. Paid sick leave means a period of time that the employee is paid his or her regular salary during a period of illness or injury. The period of time shall begin and end when medically indicated to the satisfaction of the appropriate administrative officer.<br />Eligible employees may choose to take any available sick leave balance for all or part of the unpaid Family/Medical Leave, if applicable, under certain circumstances. Any sick leave of 40 or more consecutive hours taken under this policy may be considered to be a qualifying event under the federal Family Medical Leave Act and the Family Medical Leave Policy approved by the Board of Regents.<br /><br />
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# Employees may be advanced sick leave in an amount not to exceed a total of forty hours (40) (one work week), pro-rated for part-time employees. Employees shall reimburse the University for all used, unearned sick leave upon separation.
# Employees may be advanced sick leave in an amount not to exceed a total of forty hours (40) (one work week), pro-rated for part-time employees. Employees shall reimburse the University for all used, unearned sick leave upon separation.
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'''Advancement of Leave Request Form / Sick Leave Procedures''' <br />
'''Advancement of Leave Request Form / [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=15 Sick Leave] Procedures''' <br />
=== Vacation Leave ===
=== Vacation Leave ===
# All regular employees of UNMC shall be granted vacation leave according to the schedule of vacation leave accrual displayed on the leave procedure page.  
# All regular employees of UNMC shall be granted vacation leave according to the schedule of vacation leave accrual displayed on the leave procedure page.  
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# Unused vacation shall be paid out when an employee separates. Upon the death of an employee, his/her beneficiary shall be paid for any unused vacation leave of the employee.  
# Unused vacation shall be paid out when an employee separates. Upon the death of an employee, his/her beneficiary shall be paid for any unused vacation leave of the employee.  
# The schedule of vacation leave accrual is displayed on the leave procedure page.  
# The schedule of vacation leave accrual is displayed on the leave procedure page.  
# Employees may be advanced vacation leave in an amount not to exceed a total of forty hours (40) (one work week), pro-rated for part-time employees. Employees shall reimburse the University for all used and un-earned vacation time/leave upon separation.<br />
# Employees may be advanced vacation leave in an amount not to exceed a total of forty hours (40) (one work week), pro-rated for part-time employees. Employees shall reimburse the University for all used and un-earned vacation time/leave upon separation.<br /><br />
'''Advancement of Leave Request Form / Vacation Leave Procedures'''<br />
 
'''Advancement of Leave Request Form / [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1001.pdf#page=19 Vacation Leave] Procedures'''
==Equal Employment Opportunity==  
==Equal Employment Opportunity==  
The University of Nebraska Medical Center declares and affirms a policy of equal educational and employment opportunities, affirmative action in employment, and nondiscrimination in providing its services to the public. Therefore, the University of Nebraska Medical Center shall not discriminate against anyone based on race, age, color, disability, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, political affiliation, Vietnam-era veteran status, or special disabled Veteran status. Sexual harassment in any form, including hostile environment and quid pro quo, is prohibited.<br /><br />
The University of Nebraska Medical Center declares and affirms a policy of equal educational and employment opportunities, affirmative action in employment, and nondiscrimination in providing its services to the public. Therefore, the University of Nebraska Medical Center shall not discriminate against anyone based on race, age, color, disability, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, political affiliation, Vietnam-era veteran status, or special disabled Veteran status. Sexual harassment in any form, including hostile environment and quid pro quo, is prohibited.<br /><br />

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