Forms in Which FML May Be Taken. FML generally may be taken as a block leave or, in certain circumstances discussed below, on an intermittent or reduced schedule basis.
Forms in Which FML May Be Taken. FML generally may be taken as a block leave or, in certain circumstances discussed below, on an intermittent or reduced schedule basis.
a. Academic Researcher Requests for FML on an Intermittent or Reduced Schedule Basis When medically necessary and supported by medical certification, the University shall grant an eligible Academic Researcher’s request for FML for the Academic Researcher’s serious health condition, to care for a family member with a serious health condition, or as Military Caregiver Leave on an intermittent or reduced schedule basis, including absences of less than one (1) day. When granted, the University will count only the time actually spent on the intermittent leave or reduced work schedule toward the Academic Researcher’s FML entitlement for the applicable year. An Academic Researcher may take FML for Qualifying Exigency Leave on an intermittent or reduced schedule basis. For requests to take FML as Pregnancy Disability Leave on an intermittent or reduced schedule basis, see Section C. below. For requests to take FML as Parental Bonding Leave on an intermittent or reduced schedule basis, see Section B.14.e. below.
b. Temporary Transfer to Accommodate Intermittent Leave or Reduced Work Schedule When the Academic Researcher requests FML on an intermittent or a reduced schedule basis due to planned medical treatment for the Academic Researcher’s serious health condition or the serious health condition of a family member, the University may temporarily transfer the Academic Researcher to an available alternate position for which the Academic Researcher is qualified and which better accommodates the Academic Researcher’s recurring need for leave, pursuant to Article 23, Reasonable Accommodation, if applicable. Such alternative position shall have equivalent pay and terms and conditions of employment, but does not need to have equivalent duties.
