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HR Policy - UW System Administrative Policy 1216 (formerly BN 7) - Miscellaneous Leave Provisions – Jury Duty, Voting, Election Official, Hostage Leave, and Leave Usage upon Death of Family Member
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines granting paid leave for jury duty, voting, and serving as an election official during working hours. This policy also provides for a paid leave of absence in certain circumstances after an employee is held hostage and outlines leave usage upon the death of an immediate family member.
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Who this policy applies to:
All employees
Rationale:
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines granting paid leave for jury duty, voting, and serving as an election official during working hours. This policy also provides for a paid leave of absence in certain circumstances after an employee is held hostage and outlines leave usage upon the death of an immediate family member.
Policy Detail:
This UW System Policy is available on the UW System Policy Page. For more information, please visit:
Revision history:
Format updated June 2025.