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Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

The university provides coverage under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
for up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for such reasons as:

  • childbirth
  • adoption
  • foster care placement
  • serious illness of the employee, spouse, child or parent

Employees must meet the FMLA guidelines as outlined in the policy. For further information about FMLA, please contact Ashley Jones (865) 974-6452.