HR Policy - UW System Administrative Policy 1217 (formerly BN 8) - Non-Medical Leaves of Absence

The purpose of this policy is to address the granting of non-medical leaves of absence. Military leave of absence policies are not included in this policy. (See SYS 1218, Military Leave.)

Functional Owner	UW System
Executive Sponsors	UW System Level Policy
Policy Contact	Human Resources Office

Who this policy applies to:

All employees

Rationale:

The purpose of this policy is to address the granting of non-medical leaves of absence. Military leave of absence policies are not included in this policy. (See SYS 1218, Military Leave.)

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/non-medical-leaves-of-absence/

Supporting tools:

Workday Job Aid: Request Leave of Absence in Workday

Revision History:

Format updated June 2025

Keywords:

non-medical leave of absence, loa, entrepreneurial activities, public service, research, maternity leave, paternity leave

Doc ID:

118132

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