Leave of Absence & Reasonable Accommodations
PLEASE CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES TO OBTAIN THE PROPER FORMS TO REQUEST A LEAVE OF ABSENCE.
All leaves are subject to approval based on the Minnesota Department of Labor (MDOL) standards and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guidelines established by the federal government and state in which the leave is being requested. Leaves are also subject to Supervisory and Board approval, and contractual language.
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the MDOL standards are in effect for all State employees with 12 months of service and 1250 hours in the previous 12 months.
This Act entitles you to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave each year for specified family and medical reason such as: personal serious health condition, or to care for a seriously ill child, parent, or spouse, or the birth of a child.
The important difference between FMLA leave and other kinds of unpaid leave is that the employer is required to continue to pay the employer’s share of your health, dental, and vision premiums for the duration of the leave.
Natasha Halseth | (952) 567-8108 | nhalseth@swmetro.k12.mn.us
Leave of Absence
FMLA & Medical Leave of Absence FAQ
- What is FMLA?
- How is FMLA different than medical leave?
- How do I handle an absence that is less than 5 work days?
- What paperwork do I need to turn in for medical leave?
- What if I do not have a set date for the start and end of my leave? e.g. pregnancy
- What happens once the paperwork is turned into HR?
- Do I need to enter my time off in Frontline if I am on medical leave?
- Do I need to submit a note to return from leave?
What is FMLA?
How is FMLA different than medical leave?
How do I handle an absence that is less than 5 work days?
What paperwork do I need to turn in for medical leave?
What if I do not have a set date for the start and end of my leave? e.g. pregnancy
What happens once the paperwork is turned into HR?
Do I need to enter my time off in Frontline if I am on medical leave?
Do I need to submit a note to return from leave?
Maternity Leave & Child Birth
- Mother: Does my maternity leave fall under FMLA?
- Mother: What paperwork do I need to turn in for medical leave?
- Mother: What if I do not have a set date for the start and end of my leave?
- Mother: What happens once the paperwork is turned into HR?
- Father: How does leave work?