Leave of Absence

A leave of absence (LOA) is a paid or unpaid approved absence* from work for a specific period of time. If you are going to be out of work for more than five consecutive days, you must contact the LOA Administrator at 508-856-5260, option 5, then option 1 to request the necessary paperwork.

*Click here to learn about Leaves of Absence include Paid Family and Medical Leave Law, Family Medical Leave, and Personal Leave of Absence.

*Approved Leave of Absence: If FMLA, job protection is afforded to the employee.

Below is a listing of the various leave types. For more detailed information on a particular leave type, please click the Policies tab above, then Volume VI: Human Resources on the left-hand navigation bar on the Policies page.

• Adoption Leave
• Maternity Leave
• Paternity Leave
• Medical Leave
• Family Illness Leave
• Worker’s Compensation Leave
• Personal Leave
• Military Leave
• Small Necessities Leave
• Miscellaneous Paid Leave of Absence