Leaves for becoming a parent – academic personnel
Posted on September 22, 2023
This page applies to academic personnel who are new parents, birth and non-birth parents — regardless of how long they have worked at the University.
Frequently asked questions
Posted on December 6, 2019
Answers to questions about the difference between FMLA and PFML, how much money you’ll get, and more questions about the policy.
PFML eligibility and benefits
Posted on December 3, 2019
Paid Family and Medical Leave Act eligibility, benefits, requesting leave, and more information.
How to file for PFML
Posted on November 21, 2019
Filing a claim for paid leave benefits with ESD is a separate process from taking a leave of absence from the University.
Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)
Posted on October 14, 2019
Learn about eligibility and how to apply for this new state benefit that offers partial wage replacement when you need to take leave for a qualifying event.
Foster Parent Shared Leave Pool
Posted on May 3, 2018
The Foster Parent Shared Leave Pool (FPSLP) Program allows UW employees to maintain a level of compensation and employee benefits equal to the amount they would have received if they were using accrued vacation or sick time off.
Veterans’ In-State Service Shared Leave Pool
Posted on May 3, 2018
The Veterans’ In-State Service Shared Leave Pool (VISSLP) Program allows UW employees to maintain a level of compensation and employee benefits equal to the amount they would have received if they were using accrued vacation or sick time off.
Shared leave options
Posted on April 30, 2018
Shared leave helps employees financially manage work absences caused by a severe, extraordinary, or life- threatening health crisis or other qualifying circumstance.
Employee work performance
Posted on July 10, 2016
An employee guide to performance management.
Disability separation
Posted on July 7, 2016
When an employee with a disability cannot perform the essential functions of their position even after reasonable accommodation has been attempted