Return to Previous Page

Political or Other Employment Leave - Appointed Personnel

Definition

• The purpose of this leave is to allow an employee time off when campaigning for political office, being elected to political office or assuming other significant non-University duty.

Eligibility

• Regular benefits eligible appointed personnel.

Procedure

• Employee submits a request letter to department head, that includes the reason for the request and the leave schedule.
• Department head forwards their recommendations through the appropriate dean or vice President.
• Dean or vice president forwards recommendation to the UA President's office for written approval. The President's response is returned to the department.
• If approved, the department forwards the leave paperwork to the Leave Management team at Human Resources for benefit tracking purposes.

What Happens to your Benefits?

• You may continue your health benefits for six months by paying both the employer and employee cost of any such benefits.
• Following the leave start date, you will receive in the mail a packet from the Leave Management team of the Human Resources including:
  • The form to waive, change or continue the existing benefits
  • The bill with the itemized employee benefit cost as well as payment schedule
  • Other helpful information
• Continuation of coverage after six months is available through the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA).

Link to Policy

University Handbook for Appointed Personnel, Policy 8.04.04