Family Care

This federal benefit ensures job protection during significant medical events for you or your immediate family.

Policy: Eligible employees (those who have worked 1,250 hours over the last 12 months) can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for serious health conditions, the birth/adoption of a child, or to care for an immediate family member.

Procedures:

Read More Here: FMLA Policy

Request Form Here: FMLA Request Form

Berea College goes beyond federal requirements by providing paid time off to support new parents and growing families.

Policy: Benefits-eligible staff serving as the primary caregiver receive paid leave for the birth or placement of a child, which
runs concurrently with FMLA. The College provides up to 8 weeks of paid leave for vaginal delivery or adoption, and 10
weeks for Cesarean delivery.

Procedures:

Read More Here: PLA Policy

Request Form Here: PLA Request Form

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