Leaves of Absence

Welcome to the UAB Leaves of Absence site for Faculty and Staff. We hope that the information provided offers answers to the questions you may have about approved leaves with and without pay. If you are interested in information related to a Medical Leave, please see the FMLA Instruction Guide and the Medical Leave Flow Chart for more. You can find information about other leaves by looking at HR Policy 304 – Other Paid Leaves and HR Policy 305 - Leave Without Pay. We have also included answers to some questions you may have about your benefits while on leave. Additional questions may be directed to HR Records Administration at 934-4408 or hrmrecords@uab.edu

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Frequently Asked Questions About FMLA Leave

Medical Leave Flowchart

Medical & FMLA Instruction Guide 2006

Sample Leave of Absence Forms
These forms are for department representatives only and are NOT to be given to employees or sent as ACT document attachments.

How are my benefits handled while on an approved leave of absence?

Sick Leave Donation Policy

Sick Leave Donation Form

Family Medical Leave Policy

Family and Medical Leave Request Form

Medical Release Form

Policy 304 - Other Paid Leave

Policy 305 - Leave Without Pay

Sabbatical Leave (Faculty)

Other Leaves of Absence (Faculty)