Human Resources
- Union County Public Schools
- Benefits
Employee Leave
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How to Apply for a Leave of Absence
- Print and complete the Request for Leave of Absence(4 pgs)
- Print and forward the appropriate doctor's certification to your physician (or family member's physician) for completion
- Please contact your Payroll Specialist to discuss your available leave and how it will be applied during your leave of absence
- Please review your Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act
- Submit your leave application and supporting documents to your HR Benefits Coordinator
Important: Your doctor's certification must be forwarded to Human Resources within 15 calendar days of submitting your leave application. Your leave application must be fully completed and signed by both you and your supervisor before the request is reviewed. You will not receive any follow-up communication for incomplete or missing paperwork. Incomplete applications are unable to be processed.How to Apply to Extend Your Leave of Absence
- Print and complete the Request for Leave Extension Application
- You must provide a new doctor's note certifying your extension
- Submit your leave application and supporting documents to your HR Benefits Coordinator
Types of Leave
For more details regarding the types of leave Human Resources administers, please see the following excerpts from the Benefits and Employment Policy Manual.- Sick Leave (available for a period of medical disability of self or immediate family member)
- Annual Leave
- Parental Leave
- Family and/or Medical Leave (FMLA)
- Voluntary Shared Leave (separate application given by your Payroll Specialist if applicable)
- Personal Leave (available to classroom teachers and media coordinators only)
- Extended Sick Leave (available to classroom teachers and media coordinators only)
- Bonus Leave
- Educational Leave
- Military Leave
- NC Disability Income Plan
Leave policies will be in accordance with North Carolina Public Schools' Employee Benefits, State Board of Education, and NC Retirement Systems Division.
