Absence and Leave Management

For eligible employees

Leave situations vary and can be very confusing and overwhelming at times. Our office helps manage leave requests and assistance with paperwork processing for certain leave requests. The following provides you with information on what types of leave we manage, how they are managed, and how our department can help.

• GENERAL LEAVE BENEFITS

  OSU offers many different leave options for eligible employees and includes procedures for inclement weather and other types of leave situations.

   

  Holiday and Leave Benefits

• UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION

  Federal and state laws determine the eligibility requirements and the type of coverage for these benefits. Students may be exempt from some benefits.

   

  Unemployment Compensation Insurance

  The provisions of the Oklahoma Employment Security Act apply to most OSU employees. OSU pays the full cost of these benefits. The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission determines eligibility of a terminated employee for unemployment benefits based upon the circumstances of the termination.

   

  For more information review their website at oesc.ok.gov/.

• WORKERS' COMPENSATION

  To improve safety of employees, reduce workers’ compensation claims, ensure excellent care for our employees, and contain costs, the university has changed some of the processes involved in workers’ compensation administration. 

   

  Workers' Compensation Information

• FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE (FMLA)

  Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is an unpaid leave which provides job protection and insurance premium sharing for eligible employees for serious medical conditions.

   

  FMLA Information

• OSU PAID PARENTAL LEAVE

  OSU Paid Parental Leave supports new parents with paid time off to care for and bond with their child after birth, adoption, or placement of foster child(ren).

   

  OSU Paid Parental Leave

• PAID MEDICAL LEAVE POOL

  Effective July 1, 2024, the Paid Medical Leave Pool supports employees by providing pay when they are impacted by catastrophic medical occurrences and have exhausted their available accrued leave.

   

  OSU Paid Medical Leave Pool and FAQs

  OSU Paid Medical Leave Pool Procedures for Employees

  OSU Paid Medical Leave Pool Procedures for Departments

  OSU Paid Medical Leave Pool Request Form

• LONG-TERM DISABILITY

  Long-term disability (LTD) insurance provides income during periods of medical disability.  

   

  Long-Term Disability Information

• SHORT-TERM DISABILITY

  Short-term disability insurance provides a cash benefit when you are out of work for up to 14 weeks due to injury, illness, surgery, or recover from childbirth.

   

  Short-Term Disability Information

• MILITARY LEAVE

  OSU supports employees who serve in state or national military units and provides employment protections, rights, and benefits to those employees who serve our country. 

   

  Military Leave Information

• LEAVE OF ABSENCE

  Leaves of absence without pay for personal reasons may be recommended by the department when it appears to be in the best interest of the university and the employee.

   

  We recommend reviewing:Attendance and Leave for Staff, Policy 3-0713 

  Leave With/Without Pay Information

  Contact your HR Consultant for Leave of Absence Questions

• SABBATICAL LEAVE

  Sabbatical leave is defined as a time period in which a person does not report to their regular job but who remains employed with OSU. 

   

  Sabbatical Leave Information