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Family Leave

1

Steps
Request Leave
Responsible Party

Staff member

Template/Guideline
Explanatory Notes
  • Every effort should be made to inform the supervisor in advance of the proposed leave and of its duration; if this is not possible, the information should be provided on the first day taken as family leave
  • Request Family Leave in Atlas eServices
  • Staff member without access to Atlas eServices applies for family leave off-line in writing for approval by their supervisor and such records must be kept on file

2

Steps
Approve, Deny or Request amendment for the family leave request
Responsible Party

Template/Guideline
Explanatory Notes
  • Absence on family leave is recorded as uncertified sick leave
  • Approve Family Leave in Atlas eServices
  • Approval, denial or request to amend family leave that is submitted manually off-line must be done in writing and such records must be kept on file
  • Staff member is automatically informed via email
  • Leave monitor is automatically informed via email upon approval

3

Steps
Record Family Leave in Atlas eServices
Responsible Party

Staff Member without access to Atlas eServices

Template/Guideline
Explanatory Notes
A copy of the request and supervisor’s approval should be kept in the staff member’s file.