Paid Sick Days
GEs accrue three (3) work days of paid sick leave for every term of paid GE work.
GEs can accrue a maximum of ten work days of sick leave.
Paid Sick Day Policy - CBA Article 29
Short-Term Absences (Five Working Days or Less)
All GEs should be familiar with the absence notification procedure outlined in their hiring unit’s GDRS and should be prepared work with their supervisor to identify how and when missed time can be made up.
Paid Sick Day Policy- CBA Article 29
Longer-Term Absences (More than Five Working Days)
If a GE misses or is going to miss more than five days in a term, the GE or their designee must contact the Division of Graduate Studies.
The Division will coordinate with the GE and employing unit on any adjustment due to the GEs absence.
The Division can also assist in determining eligibility for family and medical leave pursuant to Article 29, Section 7 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Family and Medical Leave for GEs
GEs may be eligible for up to 12 weeks of unpaid family and medical leave pursuant to Article 29, Section 7 of the UO-GTFF Collective Bargaining Agreement.
To request consultation about absences, contact Jered Nagel, Assistant Vice Provost for Graduate Studies.