Sick Time

The University provides employees with paid time off, including New York Safe and Sick Time, for occasional absences needed for illness, injury or medical appointments.

Sick Time Policy

The University provides paid time off for occasional workplace absence needed for personal illness, injury or medical appointments. Read Full Policy.

New York Safe and Sick Time 

Columbia University complies with the New York Safe and Sick Time by providing eligible academic and administrative personnel the ability to accrue up to a maximum of 56 hours per fiscal year in paid safe/sick time. Read Full Policy

Frequently Asked Questions

See Sick Time FAQs