Managing Leaves of Absence

This section of the HR Manager Toolkit describes leaves of absence at the University, including the leave options available to faculty and staff, policies and how to process leave requests. Additionally, there is guidance for navigating the return-to-work process and maintaining communication during an absence.

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Employee Leaves
Employee Leaves

Leave options available for an employee's own medical and long-term disability needs.

Family Leaves
Family Leaves

Leave options that support faculty and staff during family-related events or responsibilities.

Processing Leaves of Absence
Processing Leaves of Absence

Learn what approvals and paperwork should be completed before an individual goes on leave.

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Employee Leaves

Leave options available for an employee's own medical and long-term disability needs.

Family Leaves

Leave options that support faculty and staff during family-related events or responsibilities.

Personal Leaves

Understand what to do when a leave request is not covered by University policies or FMLA and PFL laws.

Processing Leaves of Absence

Learn what approvals and paperwork should be completed before an individual goes on leave.

Time Away Accrual for Leaves

Understand how leaves impact vacation, personal days and holiday accrual.

Managing Return to Work

How to successfully coordinate an employee's return to work after a leave.

Disclaimer

The information provided on the HR Manager Toolkit website is intended to offer examples, information and guidance for managing human resources functions at Columbia University schools and departments. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy; however, accuracy is not guaranteed. If there any discrepancies between the information on this website, verbal representations and the Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) or applicable University policies, the CBAs and University policies will always govern. Website content is subject to change and does not replace the CBAs or University policies.