Leaves of Absence
The University offers several types of unpaid leaves of absence to support employees during periods of extended time away from work.
Types of unpaid leaves
- Short-Term Leave: Up to 30 workdays
- University Leave: Up to 12 months
- Military Leave: For active duty, training, or full-time National Guard service
For full details, please refer to the official policy documents:
How to request a leave of absence
To request a leave of absence:
- Download and complete the appropriate form from the list below.
- Submit the form and any supporting documents to your department at least 30 days in advance, or as soon as possible in the case of an emergency.
- Your department will review and approve the request, then forward it to the Leave Administration Office:
- Fax: (585) 276-1361
- Email: HRLeaveAdministration@ur.rochester.edu
Once processed, a notification will be sent to the employee, supervisor, and the HR Business Partner.
Leave request forms
- Short-Term Leave of Absence Request
- University Leave of Absence Request
- Military Leave of Absence Request (30 days or less)
- Military Leave of Absence Request (More than 30 days)
Returning from a leave
If you are a supervisor reporting an employee’s return from leave:
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If you have questions about leave eligibility, policy details, or other aspects of these benefits, please reach out to your human resources team.