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	[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/supplemental-parental-leave-form.pdf Request for Supplemental Parental Leave]		[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/supplemental-parental-leave-form.pdf Request for Supplemental Parental Leave]

	=== 5.14 Sick Leave: ===		=== 5.14 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 their position. Paid sick leave means a period of time that the employee is paid their 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.		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 their position. Paid sick leave means a period of time that the employee is paid their 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.

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	Policy No: '''1001'''<br />		Policy No: '''1001'''<br />
	Effective Date: '''09/09/05'''<br />		Effective Date: '''09/09/05'''<br />
	Revised Date: '''07/01/25'''<br />		Revised Date: '''03/15/26'''<br />
	Reviewed Date: '''07/01/25'''<br />		Reviewed Date: '''03/15/26'''<br />
	<br />		<br />
	'''<big>Employee Leave Policy</big>'''<br /><br />		'''<big>Employee Leave Policy</big>'''<br /><br />

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Policy

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	==Policy==		==Policy==

	=== ~~'''~~5.1 ~~Recordi'''ng '''~~of Leave Time~~'''~~ ===		=== 5.1 Recording of Leave Time ===
	All leave must be recorded according to established payroll procedures. A record-keeping system for leave usage must be maintained by departments. Records of leave must remain in the department files for three (3) years.		All leave must be recorded according to established payroll procedures. A record-keeping system for leave usage must be maintained by departments. Records of leave must remain in the department files for three (3) years.

	=== ~~'''~~5.2 Administrative Leave~~'''~~ ===		=== 5.2 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.		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.

	=== ~~'''~~5.3 Bereavement/Funeral Leave~~'''~~ ===		=== 5.3 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. Employees are expected to notify their supervisor of the need for bereavement/funeral leave as soon as reasonably possible. For persons not defined as immediate family, up to one day of bereavement/funeral leave may be granted at the discretion of the employee’s supervisor.		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. Employees are expected to notify their supervisor of the need for bereavement/funeral leave as soon as reasonably possible. For persons not defined as immediate family, up to one day of bereavement/funeral leave may be granted at the discretion of the employee’s supervisor.

	=== ~~'''~~5.4 Civil Leave~~'''~~ ===		=== 5.4 Civil Leave ===
	UNMC provides paid civil leave to regular employees for specific civic duties that occur during scheduled working hours. Eligible use of civil leave include:		UNMC provides paid civil leave to regular employees for specific civic duties that occur during scheduled working hours. Eligible use of civil leave include:

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	In accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. §81-1391, certified disaster service volunteers of the American Red Cross may be granted up to 15 working days per calendar year of paid leave to participate in specialized disaster relief services within Nebraska, upon formal request by the American Red Cross.		In accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. §81-1391, certified disaster service volunteers of the American Red Cross may be granted up to 15 working days per calendar year of paid leave to participate in specialized disaster relief services within Nebraska, upon formal request by the American Red Cross.

	=== ~~'''~~5.5 Crisis Leave~~'''~~ ===		=== 5.5 Crisis Leave ===
	UNMC maintains a Crisis Leave Bank to support employees experiencing emergency situations that require extended time away from work. Regular employees who have completed original probation may be eligible to receive paid crisis leave when all applicable accrued leave - including sick, vacation, and floating/banked holiday time has been exhausted.		UNMC maintains a Crisis Leave Bank to support employees experiencing emergency situations that require extended time away from work. Regular employees who have completed original probation may be eligible to receive paid crisis leave when all applicable accrued leave - including sick, vacation, and floating/banked holiday time has been exhausted.

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	'''[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp_rel/Crisis-Leave-Donation.pdf Crisis Leave Donation Form]''' / '''[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp-rel/Crisis-Leave-Request.pdf Crisis Leave Request Form] /''' [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp-rel/advance-leave.pdf '''Advance Leave Form''']		'''[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp_rel/Crisis-Leave-Donation.pdf Crisis Leave Donation Form]''' / '''[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp-rel/Crisis-Leave-Request.pdf Crisis Leave Request Form] /''' [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp-rel/advance-leave.pdf '''Advance Leave Form''']

	=== ~~'''~~5.6 Family/Medical & Family/Military Leave~~''' '''~~- FMLA~~'''~~ ===		=== 5.6 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 0.50 or greater. Other employees, including temporary employees and graduate students, are covered with at least 1,250 hours of service for the year preceding the leave.		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 0.50 or greater. Other employees, including temporary employees and graduate students, are covered with at least 1,250 hours of service for the year preceding the leave.

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	[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/supplemental-parental-leave-form.pdf '''Request for Supplemental Parental Leave''']		[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/supplemental-parental-leave-form.pdf '''Request for Supplemental Parental Leave''']

	=== ~~'''~~5.7 Nebraska Family Military Leave~~'''~~ ===		=== 5.7 Nebraska Family Military Leave ===
	The Nebraska Unicameral enacted the Nebraska Family Military Leave Act effective April 4, 2007. As such, UNMC provides unpaid leave to qualifying University employees who are spouses or parents of military service members under federal or state deployment orders.		The Nebraska Unicameral enacted the Nebraska Family Military Leave Act effective April 4, 2007. As such, UNMC provides unpaid leave to qualifying University employees who are spouses or parents of military service members under federal or state deployment orders.

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	''' [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp-rel/LOA-Request-for-Nebraska-Military-Family-Leave.docx Request for Nebraska Military Family Leave Form]'''		''' [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp-rel/LOA-Request-for-Nebraska-Military-Family-Leave.docx Request for Nebraska Military Family Leave Form]'''

	=== ~~'''~~5.8 Holiday Leave~~'''~~ ===		=== 5.8 Holiday Leave ===
	UNMC provides thirteen (13) paid holidays a year to all regular employees. UNMC recognizes seven (7) traditional holidays where non-essential business operations are closed. UNMC also recognizes six (6) floating/observed 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. The maximum accrual of floating holidays is 40 hours.<br />		UNMC provides thirteen (13) paid holidays a year to all regular employees. UNMC recognizes seven (7) traditional holidays where non-essential business operations are closed. UNMC also recognizes six (6) floating/observed 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. The maximum accrual of floating holidays is 40 hours.<br />
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	=== ~~'''~~5.9 Inclement Weather~~'''~~ ===		=== 5.9 Inclement Weather ===
	Chancellors of the University of Nebraska have the discretion to close campuses due to local weather conditions. When a University of Nebraska campus is closed due to inclement weather, employees will receive paid leave if they were scheduled to work during the closure.		Chancellors of the University of Nebraska have the discretion to close campuses due to local weather conditions. When a University of Nebraska campus is closed due to inclement weather, employees will receive paid leave if they were scheduled to work during the closure.

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5.10 Injury Leave

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	[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/supplemental-parental-leave-form.pdf '''Request for Supplemental Parental Leave''']		[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/supplemental-parental-leave-form.pdf '''Request for Supplemental Parental Leave''']

	=== '''5.7 Nebraska Family Military Leave:''' ===		=== '''5.7 Nebraska Family Military Leave''' ===
	The Nebraska Unicameral enacted the Nebraska Family Military Leave Act effective April 4, 2007. As such, UNMC provides unpaid leave to qualifying University employees who are spouses or parents of military service members under federal or state deployment orders.		The Nebraska Unicameral enacted the Nebraska Family Military Leave Act effective April 4, 2007. As such, UNMC provides unpaid leave to qualifying University employees who are spouses or parents of military service members under federal or state deployment orders.

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	The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act is found in Neb. Rev. Stat. §§48-101 to 48-1,118. Portions of the act which are specific to state workers’ compensation claims are found in Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 48-192 to 48-1,109.		The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act is found in Neb. Rev. Stat. §§48-101 to 48-1,118. Portions of the act which are specific to state workers’ compensation claims are found in Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 48-192 to 48-1,109.

	=== Leave of Absence without Pay ===		=== 5.11 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~~. ''' '''~~		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.
	~~===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.

	~~In general,~~ USERRA ~~requires employers to grant leave to employees serving in~~ the ~~United States armed forces~~ and ~~the various reserve units; protects applicants~~ and ~~employees against discrimination on~~ the ~~basis~~ of military service in the areas of hiring, job retention and advancement; provides certain rights to reemployment upon return from leave; and extends health care and retirement plan coverage during military leave.~~<br />~~		=== 5.12 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.

	~~'''Nebraska Statute: '''~~ In ~~accordance with State law~~, ~~the University provides fifteen workdays of paid military~~ leave ~~per calendar year, without regard~~ to the ~~specific nature~~ of ~~the~~ military ~~leave (e.g., active military duty annual training, emergency assignment, assignments of an unspecified length). Military~~ service ~~beyond fifteen workdays will be charged against accrued vacation or taken without pay, as designated by~~ the ~~employee within a reasonable time~~ of ~~receiving notice of the employee’s~~ leave.		In general, USERRA requires employers to grant leave to employees serving in the United States armed forces and the various reserve units; protects applicants and employees against discrimination on the basis of military service in the areas of hiring, job retention and advancement; provides certain rights to reemployment upon return from leave; and extends health care and retirement plan coverage during military leave.

	'''Employee Responsibilities: ''' Employees serving in the military are required to provide advance notice to the University concerning their military obligation when possible and must inform the University when they plan to return to work once they have been discharged from their military duties.		'''Nebraska Statute''': In accordance with State law, the University provides fifteen workdays of paid military leave per calendar year, without regard to the specific nature of the military leave (e.g., active military duty annual training, emergency assignment, assignments of an unspecified length). Military service beyond fifteen workdays will be charged against accrued vacation or taken without pay, as designated by the employee within a reasonable time of receiving notice of the employee’s leave.

			'''Employee Responsibilities''': Employees serving in the military are required to provide advance notice to the University concerning their military obligation when possible and must inform the University when they plan to return to work once they have been discharged from their military duties.

	'''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.		'''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.
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	'''[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp-rel/userra-request-for-military-leave.pdf Request for Military Leave USERRA Form]'''<br/>		'''[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp-rel/userra-request-for-military-leave.pdf Request for Military Leave USERRA Form]'''<br/>
	=== Parental Leave ===
			=== 5.13 Parental Leave ===
	Regular employees holding Faculty, Administrative, Managerial/Professional, Office/Service or Post-doctoral appointments are eligible to receive up to a total of eight (8) workweeks of paid leave for any of the reasons detailed below. Temporary employees are not eligible to receive such leave.		Regular employees holding Faculty, Administrative, Managerial/Professional, Office/Service or Post-doctoral appointments are eligible to receive up to a total of eight (8) workweeks of paid leave for any of the reasons detailed below. Temporary employees are not eligible to receive such leave.

	Eligible employees are expected to utilize all sick leave or faculty disability leave available to them throughout the leave. If, however, an eligible employee does not have enough available sick leave or disability leave to cover the full length of the leave, the University will continue the employee’s pay through to the end of the leave so that the employee will remain in paid status throughout the duration of the leave, not to exceed a combined total of eight (8) workweeks.		Eligible employees are expected to utilize all sick leave or faculty disability leave available to them throughout the leave. If, however, an eligible employee does not have enough available sick leave or disability leave to cover the full length of the leave, the University will continue the employee’s pay through to the end of the leave so that the employee will remain in paid status throughout the duration of the leave, not to exceed a combined total of eight (8) workweeks.

	To ensure continuity in course instruction, faculty members utilizing such leave may be excused from teaching or other instructional responsibilities during the semester or other period in which the leave, or the majority of it, occurs. If excused, the faculty member will be required to perform non-teaching or ~~noninstructional~~ duties for the remaining portion of the semester that is outside of the parental leave period. The faculty ~~members~~ pay will not be reduced during the leave even if a substitute is utilized to assume the faculty member’s teaching or instructional responsibilities.		To ensure continuity in course instruction, faculty members utilizing such leave may be excused from teaching or other instructional responsibilities during the semester or other period in which the leave, or the majority of it, occurs. If excused, the faculty member will be required to perform non-teaching or non-instructional duties for the remaining portion of the semester that is outside of the parental leave period. The faculty members’ pay will not be reduced during the leave even if a substitute is utilized to assume the faculty member’s teaching or instructional responsibilities.

	Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees for the following reasons and not to exceed a total of eight (8) workweeks:		Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees for the following reasons and not to exceed a total of eight (8) workweeks:
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	[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/supplemental-parental-leave-form.pdf Request for Supplemental Parental Leave]		[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/supplemental-parental-leave-form.pdf Request for Supplemental Parental Leave]

	=== Sick Leave ===		=== 5.14 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 their position. Paid sick leave means a period of time that the employee is paid their 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.		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 their position. Paid sick leave means a period of time that the employee is paid their 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.

	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.		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.

	'''Sick Leave Accruals'''		'''Sick Leave Accruals'''
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	# The allowance of sick leave for any purpose under this policy shall be subject to the right of the University to require satisfactory evidence of illness or injury including the certification of an attending physician in the case of the employee or a member of their immediate family. Sick leave allowance shall be at the discretion of the University.		# The allowance of sick leave for any purpose under this policy shall be subject to the right of the University to require satisfactory evidence of illness or injury including the certification of an attending physician in the case of the employee or a member of their immediate family. Sick leave allowance shall be at the discretion of the University.
	# Employees may be advanced sick leave, per supervisor approval, in an amount not to exceed a total of 40 hours, pro-rated to FTE. Employees shall reimburse the University for all used unearned sick leave upon separation. Employees may not request another advancement of sick leave until they reach a positive accrual.		# Employees may be advanced sick leave, per supervisor approval, in an amount not to exceed a total of 40 hours, pro-rated to FTE. Employees shall reimburse the University for all used unearned sick leave upon separation. Employees may not request another advancement of sick leave until they reach a positive accrual.
			# Sick leave may be used for appointments with the Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”).
	Sick leave may be used for appointments with the Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”).		=== 5.15 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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	Please see UNMC's [http://www.unmc.edu/titleix/notice-nondiscrimination.html Notice of Non-Discrimination] regarding the University of Nebraska Medical Center's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.		Please see UNMC's [http://www.unmc.edu/titleix/notice-nondiscrimination.html Notice of Non-Discrimination] regarding the University of Nebraska Medical Center's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.
	==Additional Information==		==Additional Information==
	*Human Resources - Employee Relations at ~~402-559-8534~~		All Forms mentioned in this policy are available on line at [https://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php/HR_-_Employee_Relations_Forms HR - Employee Relations Forms - University of Nebraska Medical Center]. For additional information please review the [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/procedures1001.pdf Employee Leave Procedures #1001] or you may contact Human Resources – Employee Relations at 402/559-5827 or [mailto:Erdocuments@unmc.edu erdocuments@unmc.edu].<br />
	*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Procedure1001.pdf Employee Leave Procedures]
	*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Paid-Hol-Leave-Memo.pdf Paid Leave Memo]
	*[https://wiki.unmc.edu/~~images/7/76/ADA-Sec504GrievanceProcedures~~.~~pdf ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 Grievance Procedures]~~
	*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/~~req~~-~~reasonable~~-~~accommodation-ada.pdf ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act~~ - ~~Requests for Reasonable Accommodation~~]
	*[https://www.~~unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Lactation-Support-Program.pdf Lactation Support Program]~~
	*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/~~supplemental-parental-leave-form~~.pdf ~~Request for Supplemental Parental Leave]~~
	~~''All Forms mentioned in this policy are available online at'' [https://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php/Human_Resources_-_Forms http://www.unmc.edu/hr]. For additional information please review the~~ Employee Leave Procedures or you may contact Human Resources – Employee Relations at 402/559-5827 or erdocuments@unmc.edu.<br />
	This page maintained by [mailto:mhurlocker@unmc.edu mh].		This page maintained by [mailto:mhurlocker@unmc.edu mh].

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	==Policy==		==Policy==
	'''5.1 Recording of Leave Time''': All leave must be recorded according to established payroll procedures. A record-keeping system for leave usage must be maintained by departments. Records of leave must remain in the department files for three (3) years.
	'''5.2 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.

	'''5.~~3 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~~. ~~Employees are expected to notify their supervisor of the need~~ for ~~bereavement/funeral~~ leave ~~as soon as reasonably possible~~. ~~For persons not defined as immediate family, up to one day~~ of ~~bereavement/funeral~~ leave ~~may be granted at~~ the ~~discretion of the employee’s supervisor~~.		=== '''5.1 Recordi'''ng '''of Leave Time''' ===
			All leave must be recorded according to established payroll procedures. A record-keeping system for leave usage must be maintained by departments. Records of leave must remain in the department files for three (3) years.

	'''5.4 Civil Leave''': UNMC provides paid civil leave to regular employees for specific civic duties that occur during scheduled working hours. Eligible use of civil leave include:		=== '''5.2 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.

			=== '''5.3 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. Employees are expected to notify their supervisor of the need for bereavement/funeral leave as soon as reasonably possible. For persons not defined as immediate family, up to one day of bereavement/funeral leave may be granted at the discretion of the employee’s supervisor.

			=== '''5.4 Civil Leave''' ===
			UNMC provides paid civil leave to regular employees for specific civic duties that occur during scheduled working hours. Eligible use of civil leave include:

	# Jury duty		# Jury duty
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	In accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. §81-1391, certified disaster service volunteers of the American Red Cross may be granted up to 15 working days per calendar year of paid leave to participate in specialized disaster relief services within Nebraska, upon formal request by the American Red Cross.		In accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. §81-1391, certified disaster service volunteers of the American Red Cross may be granted up to 15 working days per calendar year of paid leave to participate in specialized disaster relief services within Nebraska, upon formal request by the American Red Cross.

	'''5.5 Crisis Leave:''' UNMC maintains a Crisis Leave Bank to support employees experiencing emergency situations that require extended time away from work. Regular employees who have completed original probation may be eligible to receive paid crisis leave when all applicable accrued leave - including sick, vacation, and floating/banked holiday time has been exhausted.		=== '''5.5 Crisis Leave''' ===
			UNMC maintains a Crisis Leave Bank to support employees experiencing emergency situations that require extended time away from work. Regular employees who have completed original probation may be eligible to receive paid crisis leave when all applicable accrued leave - including sick, vacation, and floating/banked holiday time has been exhausted.

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	Denials of crisis leave requests or limitations on the amount of crisis leave granted are not subject to the grievance process.		Denials of crisis leave requests or limitations on the amount of crisis leave granted are not subject to the grievance process.

	'''[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp_rel/Crisis-Leave-Donation.pdf Crisis Leave Donation Form]''' / '''[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp-rel/Crisis-Leave-Request.pdf Crisis Leave Request Form] /''' [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp-rel/advance-leave.pdf '''Advance Leave Form''']		'''[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp_rel/Crisis-Leave-Donation.pdf Crisis Leave Donation Form]''' / '''[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp-rel/Crisis-Leave-Request.pdf Crisis Leave Request Form] /''' [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp-rel/advance-leave.pdf '''Advance Leave Form''']

	'''5.6 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 0.50 or greater. Other employees, including temporary employees and graduate students, are covered with at least 1,250 hours of service for the year preceding the leave.		=== '''5.6 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 0.50 or greater. Other employees, including temporary employees and graduate students, are covered with at least 1,250 hours of service for the year preceding the leave.

	The Board of Regents affirms employees’ right to family and medical leave. Leave timing and arrangements will be coordinated between the employee and their supervisor, dean, director, or Human Resources.		The Board of Regents affirms employees’ right to family and medical leave. Leave timing and arrangements will be coordinated between the employee and their supervisor, dean, director, or Human Resources.
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	[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/supplemental-parental-leave-form.pdf '''Request for Supplemental Parental Leave''']		[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/supplemental-parental-leave-form.pdf '''Request for Supplemental Parental Leave''']

			=== '''5.7 Nebraska Family Military Leave:''' ===
	'''5.7 Nebraska Family Military Leave:''' The Nebraska Unicameral enacted the Nebraska Family Military Leave Act effective April 4, 2007. As such, UNMC provides unpaid leave to qualifying University employees who are spouses or parents of military service members under federal or state deployment orders.		The Nebraska Unicameral enacted the Nebraska Family Military Leave Act effective April 4, 2007. As such, UNMC provides unpaid leave to qualifying University employees who are spouses or parents of military service members under federal or state deployment orders.

	Qualifying employees shall include any employee who:		Qualifying employees shall include any employee who:
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	2. Has provided at least one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) hours of service during the twelve-month period immediately preceding the commencement of the leave.		2. Has provided at least one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) hours of service during the twelve-month period immediately preceding the commencement of the leave.

	3. Is the spouse or parent of a person called to military service lasting over one hundred seventy-nine days or longer with the state or United States pursuant to the orders of the Governor or the President of the United States.		3. Is the spouse or parent of a person called to military service lasting over one hundred seventy-nine days or longer with the state or United States pursuant to the orders of the Governor or the President of the United States.'''Requests for Family Military Leave (Nebraska Family Military ACT):''' may be made to the employee’s immediate supervisor any time the deployment orders are in effect. Employees requesting five (5) or more consecutive days of Family Military Leave shall provide at least fourteen calendar day’s prior notice, and where able, will consult with the supervisor to schedule leave to avoid work disruptions. For leave of less than five (5) consecutive days, employees shall give advance notice as practical. Certification/proof of the call to service, from the proper military authority, may be required.


	'''Requests for Family Military Leave (Nebraska Family Military ACT):''' may be made to the employee’s immediate supervisor any time the deployment orders are in effect. Employees requesting five (5) or more consecutive days of Family Military Leave shall provide at least fourteen calendar day’s prior notice, and where able, will consult with the supervisor to schedule leave to avoid work disruptions. For leave of less than five (5) consecutive days, employees shall give advance notice as practical. Certification/proof of the call to service, from the proper military authority, may be required.

	'''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.		'''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.
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	''' [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp-rel/LOA-Request-for-Nebraska-Military-Family-Leave.docx Request for Nebraska Military Family Leave Form]'''		''' [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp-rel/LOA-Request-for-Nebraska-Military-Family-Leave.docx Request for Nebraska Military Family Leave Form]'''

	'''5.8 Holiday Leave:''' UNMC provides thirteen (13) paid holidays a year to all regular employees. UNMC recognizes seven (7) traditional holidays where non-essential business operations are closed. UNMC also recognizes six (6) floating/observed 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. The maximum accrual of floating holidays is 40 hours.<br />		=== '''5.8 Holiday Leave''' ===
			UNMC provides thirteen (13) paid holidays a year to all regular employees. UNMC recognizes seven (7) traditional holidays where non-essential business operations are closed. UNMC also recognizes six (6) floating/observed 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. The maximum accrual of floating holidays is 40 hours.<br />
	{\| style="color: black; width="0%" class="wikitable"		{\| style="color: black; width="0%" class="wikitable"
	\| colspan="2" \| '''Traditional Holidays'''		\| colspan="2" \| '''Traditional Holidays'''
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	'''5.9 Inclement Weather:''' Chancellors of the University of Nebraska have the discretion to close campuses due to local weather conditions. When a University of Nebraska campus is closed due to inclement weather, employees will receive paid leave if they were scheduled to work during the closure.		=== '''5.9 Inclement Weather''' ===
			Chancellors of the University of Nebraska have the discretion to close campuses due to local weather conditions. When a University of Nebraska campus is closed due to inclement weather, employees will receive paid leave if they were scheduled to work during the closure.

	UNMC, as a health sciences center, has numerous functions that must remain operational regardless of weather conditions. These include work that directly and indirectly supports patient care at the hospital and clinics, as well as many research and educational responsibilities. This is why UNMC is the only campus in the University of Nebraska System that does not close down during semester break in late December.		UNMC, as a health sciences center, has numerous functions that must remain operational regardless of weather conditions. These include work that directly and indirectly supports patient care at the hospital and clinics, as well as many research and educational responsibilities. This is why UNMC is the only campus in the University of Nebraska System that does not close down during semester break in late December.
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	2. On locations other than University campuses (i.e., Lincoln), will comply with the directions of the Dean of those Colleges (i.e., COD, 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.		2. On locations other than University campuses (i.e., Lincoln), will comply with the directions of the Dean of those Colleges (i.e., COD, 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.
	*
	=== Injury Leave ===		=== 5.10 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.

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	Please see UNMC's [http://www.unmc.edu/titleix/notice-nondiscrimination.html Notice of Non-Discrimination] regarding the University of Nebraska Medical Center's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.		Please see UNMC's [http://www.unmc.edu/titleix/notice-nondiscrimination.html Notice of Non-Discrimination] regarding the University of Nebraska Medical Center's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.
	==Additional Information==		==Additional Information==
	*Human Resources - Employee Relations at ~~402-559-7394 or~~ 402-559-8534		*Human Resources - Employee Relations at 402-559-8534
	*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Procedure1001.pdf Employee Leave Procedures]		*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Procedure1001.pdf Employee Leave Procedures]
	*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Paid-Hol-Leave-Memo.pdf Paid Leave Memo]		*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Paid-Hol-Leave-Memo.pdf Paid Leave Memo]

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Holiday Leave

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	''' [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp-rel/employee-request-for-fmla.pdf FMLA - Request for Family Medical Leave Form]'''<br/>''' [https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unmc.edu%2Fhuman-resources%2F_documents%2Fforms%2Femp-rel%2Floa-request-for-nebraska-military-family-leave.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK FMLA - Request for Military Qualifying Exigency Leave and Medical Caregiver Leave Form]'''<br/>'''[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/certification-of-health-care-provider-for-employees-serious-health-condition.pdf FMLA - Certification of Health Care Provider for Employees Serious Health Condition]'''<br/>'''[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/certification-of-health-care-provider-for-family-members-serious-health-condition.pdf FMLA - Certification for Health Care Provider for Family Members Serious Health Condition]'''<br/>''' [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/certification_for_serious_injury_illness_current_servicemember_for_military_caregiver_fmla.pdf FMLA - Certification for Serious Injury or Illness of a Current Servicemember for Military Family Leave]'''<br/>''' [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/certification_for_serious_injury_illness_of_a_veteran_for_military_caregiver_fmla.pdf FMLA - Certification for Serious Injury or Illness of a Veteran for Military Caregiver Leave]'''<br/>''' [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/certification_for_military_family_leave_for_qualifying_exigency_fmla.pdf FMLA - Certification of Qualifying Exigency for Military Family Leave]'''		''' [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp-rel/employee-request-for-fmla.pdf FMLA - Request for Family Medical Leave Form]'''<br/>''' [https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unmc.edu%2Fhuman-resources%2F_documents%2Fforms%2Femp-rel%2Floa-request-for-nebraska-military-family-leave.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK FMLA - Request for Military Qualifying Exigency Leave and Medical Caregiver Leave Form]'''<br/>'''[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/certification-of-health-care-provider-for-employees-serious-health-condition.pdf FMLA - Certification of Health Care Provider for Employees Serious Health Condition]'''<br/>'''[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/certification-of-health-care-provider-for-family-members-serious-health-condition.pdf FMLA - Certification for Health Care Provider for Family Members Serious Health Condition]'''<br/>''' [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/certification_for_serious_injury_illness_current_servicemember_for_military_caregiver_fmla.pdf FMLA - Certification for Serious Injury or Illness of a Current Servicemember for Military Family Leave]'''<br/>''' [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/certification_for_serious_injury_illness_of_a_veteran_for_military_caregiver_fmla.pdf FMLA - Certification for Serious Injury or Illness of a Veteran for Military Caregiver Leave]'''<br/>''' [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/certification_for_military_family_leave_for_qualifying_exigency_fmla.pdf FMLA - Certification of Qualifying Exigency for Military Family Leave]'''

	[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/supplemental-parental-leave-form.pdf '''Request for Supplemental Parental Leave''']		[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/supplemental-parental-leave-form.pdf '''Request for Supplemental Parental Leave''']

	=== Nebraska Family Military Leave ===		=== Nebraska Family Military Leave ===

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Military Leave - USERRA

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	*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Lactation-Support-Program.pdf Lactation Support Program]		*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Lactation-Support-Program.pdf Lactation Support Program]
	*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/supplemental-parental-leave-form.pdf Request for Supplemental Parental Leave]		*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/supplemental-parental-leave-form.pdf Request for Supplemental Parental Leave]
	''All Forms mentioned in this policy are available online at'' http://www.unmc.edu/hr. For additional information please review the Employee Leave Procedures or you may contact Human Resources – Employee Relations at 402/559-5827 or erdocuments@unmc.edu.<br />		''All Forms mentioned in this policy are available online at'' [https://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php/Human_Resources_-_Forms http://www.unmc.edu/hr]. For additional information please review the Employee Leave Procedures or you may contact Human Resources – Employee Relations at 402/559-5827 or erdocuments@unmc.edu.<br />
	This page maintained by [mailto:mhurlocker@unmc.edu mh].		This page maintained by [mailto:mhurlocker@unmc.edu mh].

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 ==== 1. Care of a Newborn ====
-Birth parents or the benefit-eligible adult designee who need to care for or bond with a newborn
+Birth parents or the benefit-eligible adult designee who need to care for or bond with a newborn following the child’s birth may utilize up to eight (8) workweeks of parental leave. If employees need additional leave beyond the eight (8) workweeks permitted under this policy, they may request to use other leave available to them under University policies. The University requires employees to submit documentation verifying the birth of the child (e.g., a birth certificate, hospital admission form associated with the delivery). Such leave normally must be taken in a consecutive period. Advance approval by the employee’s supervisor is required before such leave may be taken on an intermittent basis. If intermittent leave is approved, the employee must complete the leave within six (6) months following the child’s birth. Foster parents are not eligible for leave.
 ==== 2. Period of Incapacity, Prenatal Care, or Serious Health Condition Related to Childbearing ====
-Employees who are incapacitated or need to be off work due to pregnancy, childbirth,
+Employees who are incapacitated or need to be off work due to pregnancy, childbirth, miscarriage, termination of a pregnancy, prenatal care, post-partum recovery, or a serious health condition attributable to or caused by any of those conditions may utilize up to eight (8) workweeks of parental leave. If employees need additional leave beyond the eight (8) workweeks permitted under this policy, they may request additional leave based on their individual circumstances and the advice of their healthcare provider. The University requires employees to submit a statement from their healthcare provider verifying the underlying condition and the period of any incapacity.
 ==== 3. Care for a Birth Parent ====
-Employees who need to care for a spouse or a benefits eligible adult designee who is
+Employees who need to care for a spouse or a benefits eligible adult designee who is incapacitated, who needs assistance during their prenatal care, or who needs assistance due to a serious health condition attributable to or caused by that individual’s pregnancy, childbirth, or subsequent recovery may utilize up to eight (8) workweeks of parental leave. Employees who need to care for a spouse or a benefits eligible adult designee following a miscarriage or the termination of a pregnancy may utilize up to five (5) workdays of parental leave. If employees need additional leave beyond the eight (8) work weeks or five (5) work days permitted under this policy, they may request to use other leave available to them under University policy. The University may require employees to submit documentation verifying their adult designee relationship, as well as a statement from the healthcare provider verifying the underlying condition and the length of time needed. Such leave related to childbirth and recovery normally must be taken in a consecutive period. Advance approval by the employee’s supervisor is required before such leave may be taken on an intermittent basis. If intermittent leave is approved, the employee must complete the leave within six (6) months following the event.
 ==== 4. Adoption ====
-Employees may utilize up to eight (8) workweeks of parental leave to care for and bond with
+Employees may utilize up to eight (8) workweeks of parental leave to care for and bond with an adopted child following placement. Placement is deemed to commence when the child is placed in the physical custody of the employee or, if travel is required, when the employee commences the trip needed to obtain physical custody of the child, whichever occurs earlier. This leave is not available if the child is (a) a child over the age of eight without any special needs, (b) a special needs child over the age of eighteen, (c) a stepchild being adopted by a stepparent, (d) a foster child being adopted by the foster parent, or (e) a child being adopted by a person with whom a voluntary placement was previously made for purposes other than adoption.
-available to them under the University’s policies.
+The University requires employees to submit documentation verifying the placement and date of placement of the adopted child with the employee. If employees need additional leave beyond the eight (8) workweeks permitted under this policy, they may request to use other leave available to them under the University’s policies.
 Because the reasons permitted for taking parental leave also constitute qualifying events for the purposes of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the amount of time taken away from work pursuant to a parental leave will run concurrently with and count against the twelve (12) weeks of leave granted to employees under the FMLA. The rights and responsibilities of employees under the FMLA are addressed separately in Regents’ Policy 3.3.11 relating to Family/Medical Leaves of Absence.
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 # The rate at which an employee accrues sick leave shall be computed from the service date and adjusted by breaks in service if such break in service is less than three years.
 # Disability absences caused or contributed to by pregnancy, childbirth, and recovery there from are considered sick leave, and shall be governed by the provisions of the Parental Leave Policies.
-# The     schedule of sick leave accrual is displayed on the leave procedure page.
+# The schedule of sick leave accrual is displayed on the leave procedure page.
 # Employees on Leave without Pay or Layoff shall not accrue sick leave during that time.
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 === 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.
 # Vacation leave accrual begins the first day of employment and ends the last day of employment.
 # Employees accrue only when they are in a paid status.