Leave may be granted a permanent employee requesting absence for medical or maternity reasons. Such absence will be in paid status, if eligible, under state or federal law.

• Submit Application for Leave of Absence to Human Resources for approval.
• Attach a disability verification form signed by a medical doctor or recognized practitioner completed in detail stating reasons for the requested leave and specifying beginning and ending dates of the leave.
• Leave may be granted for a period of up to one year.