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HR Policy - UW System Administrative Policy 1214 (formerly BN 5) - Catastrophic Leave Program

The purpose of this policy is to establish a catastrophic leave program for UW System employees. This program allows employees to donate earned paid leave credits, with the exception of sick leave or compensatory time, to employees who have a catastrophic need at their own or at a different UW institution.

 Functional Owner

 UW System

 Executive Sponsors

 UW System Level Policy 

 Policy Contact

 Human Resources Office

Who this policy applies to:

All eligible employees

Rationale:

The purpose of this policy is to establish a catastrophic leave program for UW System employees. This program allows employees to donate earned paid leave credits, with the exception of sick leave or compensatory time, to employees who have a catastrophic need at their own or at a different UW institution.

Policy Detail:

This UW System Policy is available on the UW System Policy Page.  For more information, please visit: https://www.wisconsin.edu/uw-policies/uw-system-administrative-policies/catastrophic-leave-program/

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Revision History:

Format updated June 2025.


Keywords:
catastrophic leave, donate paid leave credits, donating time 
Doc ID:
118128
Owned by:
Julia G. in UW-La Crosse
Created:
2022-04-25
Updated:
2025-06-26
Sites:
UW-La Crosse