Family and Medical Leave - Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to request leave?
For what situations can an employee request leave?
How much leave can be taken without losing the job-protection benefits?
How do the D.C. and federal statutes relate to the university's paid sick and annual time?
How are university benefits handled during leave under these statutes?
What are the steps that an employee and supervisor must take to address absences that may qualify under the federal or D.C. statutes?

For more information on family and medical leave or on topics that are not addressed in this section, supervisors should contact the Benefits Administration Department for assistance or review the FMLA section on the Benefits Administration Department website.