Leaves of Absence

							Leaves of Absence
 Leaves of Absence

              AGENDA
 New LOA Forms & Information Packets
UserFriendly Web Site
Reminders & Tips for Processing
Leaves
Questions and Answers
    Leaves of Absence
 LOA Information & Application Packets
            LOA Packet Objectives
Assure  compliance with Federal/State statutory
requirements
Administer leave program with the best interests
of students in mind
Streamline and simplify Leave of Absence (LOA)
application and processes
Reduce cost of administration, if possible
      Leaves of Absence
            New LOA Process Model
The   first question:
  What type of leave do I need, and what is required
  to initiate it?
         Medical
         Personal
         Professional/Educational
         Military
      Leaves of Absence
            New LOA Process Model
The    second question:
     How will being on LOA affect my pay and benefits?
          Sick pay                   FMLA
          Sick leave bank            Ext. sick
          Vacation
          Unpaid
      Leaves of Absence

              Communications
Collateral   Materials:
  LOA Information and Application Packet
  LOA FMLA Information Packet

  New Leave Form

  Leave of absence brochures

  User Friendly Web Site
      Leaves of Absence
New LOA Forms & Information
 Packets
   A streamlined process for you – site
    administrators.
   LOA Forms & Information Packets located on our
    easy to use LOA web site.
   Overview of LOA Packets:
        Leave of Absence Information & Application
        FMLA Information
        FMLA Certification of Health Care Provider
      Leaves of Absence

   Process for you – site administrators.

* Discussion with employee requesting a Leave
* Answer questions with the help of a Leave Specialist
* Assure Compliance with Federal/State requirements
* Obtain Forms in Leave Information & Application Packet
* Obtain Forms in FMLA Packet
* Signature of principal or supervisor for Leave Request
* Leave approval
* Employee is on Leave
* Employee returns to work
       Leaves of Absence

Leave of Absence Packets and where to find them.

       * Leave of Absence Information & Application
       * FMLA Information
       * FMLA Certification of Health Care Provider

BPS Website > Employees > Common Forms > Leaves of Absence


http://benefits.brevard.k12.fl.us/HR/LOA/LOAHome.htm
      Leaves of Absence
          LOA Key Points to Remember:
Leaves  must be requested and approved before
the leave begins whenever possible.
Any kind of medical leave (including maternity)
requires a doctor’s note with beginning and
ending dates.
Distribute FMLA brochures for medical/personal
leaves – requires completed DOL certification
Indicate employee choice for benefit
continuation!
     Leaves of Absence
FMLA
  Offer FMLA to each employee and check to see
 if qualified
 Support staff: 1250 hours

 Teachers: Exempt from 1250 hours, but must
 have worked one full semester
 Certification form must be completed by doctor

 Now includes employee vision and 1X life
 insurance as well as medical Board
 contributions
Leaves of Absence



Q & A time!
Leaves of Absence