Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) and Certifications
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees up to 12 workweeks of unpaid leave a year. Contact Academic Personnel Services to help determine if you should request FMLA. Often, accrued leave will be used to continue one's salary.
When an individual is going to be absent for more than 5 consecutive days for medical reasons, including pregnancy/birth, Miami requires both a request from the individual and a medical certification from the healthcare provider.
After receipt of a request, Academic Personnel Services may contact the employee to request additional information.
To request an absence in Workday go to Profile then click on Actions, Time and Absence, and then Request Absence. Select the date range that you will be out on Family Medical Leave and then click the blue button in the bottom left to open a pop-up and select the appropriate type of leave.
