Summary
To promote the University’s strong commitment to the prevention of domestic or sexual violence and protection of victims, the University is instituting this policy in accordance with the Victims’ Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA), which will provide eligible employees with job-protected unpaid leave to address specified needs resulting from domestic or sexual violence.
This policy applies to all employees of the university, including part-time and full-time academic, administrative service and support, and student employees.
If any part of this policy does not reflect the Collected Rules and Regulations (CRR), the provisions of the CRR will govern.
HR Policy
- Scope. This policy applies to all employees of the university, including part-time and full-time academic, administrative service and support, and student employees of the University. Leave under this policy shall not create a right for an eligible employee to take leave that exceeds the amount of leave time allowed under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). See Collected Rules and Regulations Section 340.010 and HR-407 for further information regarding FMLA leave.
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