Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) must be approved by the appropriate VP/Dean and the Human Resources office. All accrued time must be used before leave without pay (LWOP) begins. FMLA 12-week absence is calculated to include use of accrued time and LWOP time. FMLA is based on the college’s fiscal year (September 1 - August 31) with a maximum of 12 weeks per year. See full policy in Appendix N. For information on Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), refer to Policy Manual, DEC (LEGAL).