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This page applies to all regular professional staff and regular staff in positions covered by SAG-AFTRA,\u00a0 SEIU 925 – IHME, SEIU 925 Libraries, and UAW – RSE bargaining units.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The purpose of professional leave with pay is to allow an employee to work on a project or acquire knowledge and\/or experience that will enhance the individual\u2019s future contributions to the University (e.g., gaining new technical expertise, conducting research, or reporting on an issue of significance to the employing organization or the University).<\/p>\n

Eligibility<\/h5>\n

Regular employees covered by the Professional Staff Program, SAG-AFTRA, SEIU 925 – IHME, SEIU 925 Libraries and UAW – RSE bargaining units are eligible to apply for a professional leave not earlier than their seventh year of service, as outlined below, or not earlier than in the seventh year after return from a previous UW professional leave with pay.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Employment program<\/th>\nMay request after<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Professional staff<\/td>\n7th year in the UW professional staff program<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SAG-AFTRA<\/td>\n7th year of service in the SAG-AFTRA bargaining unit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SEIU 925 – IHME<\/td>\n7th year of service in the SEIU 925 – IHME bargaining unit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SEIU 925 – Libraries<\/td>\nFor Librarians: 7th academic year of UW service
\nFor Professional Libraries and Press Employees: 7th year of UW service<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UAW – RSE<\/td>\n7th year of UW service<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Evaluation of a professional leave with pay request takes into consideration how fulfillment of the plan is anticipated to enhance the value of the individual’s service to the university and both the employing unit’s and the employee’s ability to fulfill the plan as described.<\/p>\n

Request Process<\/h5>\n

Complete the Professional Staff Leave with Pay Application (PDF)<\/a> at least six months before the date the requested leave is to begin.\u00a0 The request must be approved by the employee\u2019s manager, the employing unit\u2019s dean, chancellor, or vice president, and by the HR Operations Office that serves the unit.<\/p>\n

After approval, employees whose leave is managed in Workday will request a LOA Professional Leave in Workday. For medical center employees, contact your leave and accommodation specialist<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The UW Professional Staff Program<\/a> and relevant collective bargaining agreements contain additional details about compensation during professional leave with pay, duration of leave, and other requirements.<\/p>\n

Additional resources<\/h5>\n

RCW 28B.10.650<\/a><\/p>\n

SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreement<\/a><\/p>\n

SEIU 925 IHME collective bargaining agreement\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

SEIU 925 Libraries collective bargaining agreement<\/a><\/p>\n

UAW – RSE collective bargaining agreement<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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