10.41.5 Procedure for Requesting Leave
Requests for leave under this policy shall be made to the University's Human Resources Department. Unless prior notice is not practicable, all leave shall be requested at least 48 hours in advance of the need for such leave. If prior notice is not practicable, an eligible employee may provide certification of the need for leave within a reasonable period after the leave is taken.
Eligible employees taking leave under this policy must provide certification that (1) the employee or the employee’s family or household member is a victim of domestic or sexual violence, and (2) that the leave is for one of the qualifying reasons set forth above.
The employee must provide the certification within a reasonable period after the University requests certification. Certification includes a sworn statement of the employee, as well as corroborating evidence. Corroborating evidence may come in the form of a police or court record, documentation from a victim's services organization, attorney, a member of the clergy or medical personnel.
All documentation provided under this policy shall be maintained in the strictest confidence. Such information will only be disclosed with consent of the employee or as required by law.
Eligible employees taking leave under this policy must provide certification that (1) the employee or the employee’s family or household member is a victim of domestic or sexual violence, and (2) that the leave is for one of the qualifying reasons set forth above.
The employee must provide the certification within a reasonable period after the University requests certification. Certification includes a sworn statement of the employee, as well as corroborating evidence. Corroborating evidence may come in the form of a police or court record, documentation from a victim's services organization, attorney, a member of the clergy or medical personnel.
All documentation provided under this policy shall be maintained in the strictest confidence. Such information will only be disclosed with consent of the employee or as required by law.
Effective Date
Approved by Board of Curators: January 15, 2026