POLICY NO: 412
EFFECTIVE DATE: 06/01/1998

MATERNITY/CHILDREARING

The inability of a female staff member to carry out her normal University duties because of pregnancy, complications resulting from pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy or recovery from any of the above is considered a temporary medical condition. Absences necessitated by medical conditions related to pregnancy are covered by sick leave, paid time off and short term disability to the same extent as absences caused by any other medical condition, and may also be covered by Family Medical Leave.

Non-medically related postnatal leave without pay for child rearing may be made available to either parent under the provisions of the University's policies on Leave of Absence Without Pay and/or Family Medical Leave.

In cases of adoption, employees should refer to the University's policies on Leave of Absence Without Pay and/or Family Medical Leave.

Staff members on sick leave, paid time off, short term disability or leave without pay are entitled to return to an equivalent or similar position without reduction in salary or loss of service credit.

412.1 UNIONIZED STAFF MEMBERS

University staff members in collective bargaining units are governed by the terms and conditions of their respective collective bargaining agreements.

Applicability: All Regular Staff Members
Cross-reference: Policy 404, Policy 607, Policy 612, Policy 613, Policy 616, Policy 631
Supersedes Policy Number(s): 412 (02/01/1990)