Leaves of Absence

Employees may need time away from work for health, family, military, or personal reasons. This page outlines the types of leave available at RPI, eligibility requirements, and the steps for initiating and managing a leave of absence.

Types of Leave

How to Request a Leave

1 - Notify Your Supervisor 

2 - Submit an HR Zendesk Ticket: _________________

3 - Complete Appropriate Documentation - The Leave of Absence team will follow up with appropriate leave type, links to forms and instructions for returning.

4 - Review and Approval - The Leave of Absence team and/or Guardian will review and follow up with approved dates for leave.

During Your Leave of Absence

1 - Maintain Communication - communicate with your supervisor and HR regarding updates or extensions. Please note, you cannot work while out on a short-term disability leave. 

2 - Timesheet submission - review the payroll calendar for time sheet due dates for submission via Rensselaer Self-Service. Be sure to code your time sheet each pay period by the due date for supervisor approval or arrange completion with your supervisor. If time sheet adjustments are needed, please submit a request for assistance from the payroll department and include me : https://rpi-finance.zendesk.com/hc/en-us

3 - Pay, Benefits and Job Protection - _________________

4 - Return to Work - please contact your supervisor a week before returning to ensure a smooth transition back to work. You should obtain and share a doctor’s note clearing you to return to work, or any recommendations/restrictions upon return with a timeframe. 

5 - Extended Leave - If there is a need to extend your leave, a doctor’s note and/or updated forms are required as soon as possible.

Forms

NYS Paid Family Leave Bonding

Guardian Direct Pay Fillable Form

NYS Paid Family Leave Tracking Sheet

FMLA - Family Member

NYS Paid Family Leave Tracking Sheet

Guardian Direct Pay Fillable Form

NYS Paid Family Leave - Family Member

Short-term Disability 

  • NY Disability Claim Packet

Long-term Disability

  • LTD Claim Packet

FMLA - Employee

Military - Family Member Deployed 

Contact Information:

               Human Resources Leave of Absence Team

               Guardian Team (Short-term disability carrier)

               Zendesk Ticketing Platform 

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