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, Executive Sponsor(s), and Policy Contact
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.

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
Owned by:
Anna J. in UW-La Crosse
Created:
2022-04-25
Updated:
2026-03-31
Sites:
UW-La Crosse