Initiation of a Leave

In advance of the leave, the terms and conditions of the absence must be agreed upon by the staff member and his or her supervisor and with a department head or entity/department Human Resources representative. To initiate any type of leave, a Leave of Absence form must be processed. To receive a copy of this form, please contact the Staff & Labor Relations office at 684-2808 (P.O. Box 3904, 1527 Duke South Clinic Building, Durham, NC 27710) or visit the Leaves of Absence web site.

Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, and Paid Time Off (DUHS) Accrual

• Vacation, sick leave, holidays, or Paid Time Off (DUHS) do not accrue while a staff member is on an unpaid leave of absence.
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays, or Paid Time Off (DUHS) do accrue when a staff member is away from work on paid leave.

Continued Benefits Coverage

A staff member on a leave of absence may continue coverage under the Duke-sponsored insurance program. Questions concerning continued benefits and premium payments may be referred to the Benefits Office at 684-5600.

For more detailed information, please see Work Absences: Leaves of Absence.