The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Employee Relations

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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Grants up to 12 weeks leave in a 12-month period
Leave Granted for one or more of the following reasons:
Birth of son/daughter and care after such birth
Placement of son/daughter for adoption or foster care
Serious health condition of spouse, child or parent of employee
Serious health condition of employee (unable to perform job)

Eligibility

Employed by State of Texas at least 12 months (this does not need to be consecutive).
Worked at least 1,250 hours at UTHSC-H during the 12-month period preceding the leave.

Sick and Vacation Leave

Employees must exhaust all sick leave and vacation leave, if applicable, when taking FMLA.
Paid leave counts against the 12-week FMLA entitlement.

Medical Insurance

University continues to contribute its share of premium sharing for medical/dental insurance.

Notice/Certification

30 days or as soon as practical.
Verbal notice is sufficient .
Department may require certification from the health care provider.

Supervisor's Responsibility: Placing an Employee on FMLA

Employee Responsibility: Requesting FMLA

Family Medical Leave (FMLA) forms

HOOP Policy (Family Medical Leave 2.40C Policy)

Commonly Asked FMLA Questions

Annual Security Report: UTHSC-H's Annual Security Report is available electronically at
http://www.mdanderson.org/pdf/crime-awareness-brochure-2006-2007-update.pdf

The report contains information on campus crime statistics and security measures. Paper copies are provided by request. Contact The University of Texas Police Department at 713.792.2890 to obtain a paper copy of this report.