Leave

Bereavement Leave - The University provides time off with pay to deal with the loss of an immediate family member.

Family and Medical Leave Policy - The purpose of this policy is to support the needs of Florida Tech's employees concerning medical emergencies.  Employees should be able to attend to such emergencies without the additional worry of the loss of his/her position, or of an alternative position, or a loss/change of his/her medical benefits as a result of taking a leave from work for extended periods of time during such emergency.

Medical Leave Request Form - The sole intent of providing paid sick leave is to protect employees from financial loss during times when they are unable to work because of sickness or injury.  Sick leave may also be used for physician appointments and for attending to the needs of a member of the employee's immediate family as defined in section C(6) below.

Physician Certification Form for Employee 

Physician Certification Form for Family Member

Leave of Absence Policy - A leave of absence may be granted to an employee, at the discretion of the university, when it is deemed that the leave is in the best interest of the university or is mandated by law.  If granted, a leave of absence does not guarantee an employee's job, except as indicated below.

Leave of Absence Form - A leave of absence may be granted to an employee, at the discretion of the university, when it is deemed that the leave is in the best interest of the university or is mandated by law.  If granted, a leave of absence does not guarantee an employee's job, except as indicated below.

Leave of Absence Extension Form - A leave of absence may be granted to an employee, at the discretion of the university, when it is deemed that the leave is in the best interest of the university or is mandated by law.  If granted, a leave of absence does not guarantee an employee's job, except as indicated below.

Leave Usage and Time Reporting - We receive frequent inquiries regarding the proper method to report sick and/or vacation leave usage for salaried/exempt and hourly/non-exempt employees.  This document will provide guidance about how to report time and leave usage for both salaried/exempt and hourly/non-exempt employees.

Sick Leave - The sole intent of providing paid sick leave is to protect employees from financial loss during times when they are unable to work because of sickness or injury.  Sick leave may also be used for physician appointments and for attending to the needs of a member of the employee's immediate family as defined in section C(6) below.

Vacation Leave - Florida Tech allows eligible employees paid time off during the year, subject to the operational needs of the University, to provide periodic relaxation and a change of pace.