Graduate Employees Organization -- University of Michigan / Leave

From CGEU

Article XIII Medical Leave Section A. Eligibility

An Employee shall be eligible for up to three (3) weeks of medical leave pay in a consecutive twelve (12) month period beginning the first day of the initial employment period when unable to meet employment obligations because of personal illness, injury, or other disabling medical condition, or because of the illness, injury or other disabling medical condition of a family member.

Nothing in this Article shall be construed so as to limit an Employee’s rights under the Family Medical Leave Act, with which the University agrees to comply fully. Section B. Number of Days

For the purpose of determining the number of paid medical leave days available (1) a scheduled work day shall be defined as a day containing scheduled work commitments including, but not limited to, lectures, recitations, labs, office hours, and staff meetings; (2) a week shall be defined as the number of scheduled work days in a calendar week; and (3) the total medical leave eligibility shall be determined by multiplying the number of scheduled work days in a week by three (3). For the purpose of determining the percent of medical leave used, divide the number of scheduled work days missed because of personal illness or injury, by the total medical leave eligibility. Section C. Replacement Coverage

In the event an Employee is unable to meet employment obligations because of personal illness, injury, or other disabling medical condition, or because of the illness, injury, or other disabling medical condition of a family member, the Employee will notify the appropriate immediate supervisor (or department or unit designee) as promptly as possible so that arrangements for the absence can be made by the University. In addition, an Employee will make reasonable efforts to assist in arrangements for another to meet his or her employment obligations. It is the responsibility of the University to find a temporary replacement.

In no case will the Employee be required to pay for the replacement work or coverage.

Article XV Bereavement Leave Pay Section A. Paid Leave

An Employee will be granted the amount of time off with pay that is required to attend the funeral, memorial, or other similar services or gatherings, and/or to make arrangements necessitated by the death of any of the following:

1. The Employee’s spouse or significant other non-related person living in the Employee’s household or

2. The child, parent (including step-parent or the significant other of a parent), grandparent, sibling, grandchild (or spouse/significant other of any of the preceding) of either the Employee or the Employee’s spouse or significant other.

In no event shall the time off exceed three (3) consecutive days (Monday - Friday). Section B. Unpaid Leave

If additional time off is needed, the Employee may request an extension, without pay, of the bereavement leave for a period of time not to exceed fourteen (14) calendar days. Section C. Replacement Coverage

In the event an Employee is unable to meet employment obligations due to bereavement, the Employee will notify the appropriate immediate supervisor (or department or unit designee) as promptly as possible so that the University can make arrangements for the absence. In addition, an Employee will make reasonable efforts to assist in arrangements for another to meet his or her employment obligations. It is the responsibility of the University to find a temporary replacement and to ensure coverage.

In no case will the bereaved Employee be required to pay for the replacement work or coverage.