In Need of a Leave?

Would you know what to do if all of a sudden you were in need of a Leave from you job? Perhaps the Leave is due to the sudden illness of a spouse or child, or maybe you have been injured yourself and are unable to perform you daily functions at work.

There are a variety of reasons one may have for taking a Leave of Absence. Understanding the process and policies is something every employee should know. Here are some facts:

• You must notify your manager with details and your contact information as soon as you are out for more than seven consecutive days
• You must stay in contact with your manager at least every 30 days while on Leave
• You must file paperwork applicable to your Leave after seven days out
• You must have clearance from your manager is you are considering a Personal Leave
• To claim under the the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) you must be an employee for a least one year or have worked 1,250 hours in the health system
• To file a Disability Claim you must call The Hartford at 866-458-1002 (union members should refer to their Benefit Fund)
• Upon return, you must contact Employee Health Services (Occupational Health/Injury Management for Staten Island University Hospital employees) 3 days prior to your return to work

For more information, check in with your site HR office or manager. To review the policies and procedure in detail, visit HealthPort>Human Resources>Policies and Procedures.