The policy for Graduate Student Employees who request Family Leave will match New York State’s Family Medical Leave Act policy.

You are entitled to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year for the following reasons:

• The birth and care of your newborn child (leave must be concluded within one year of birth)*
• The placement of your child for adoption or foster care (leave must be concluded within one year of placement)*
•  To care for your spouse, parent, or child with a serious health condition
• When you are unable to work because of a serious health condition

*Spouses who work for the same department are only entitled to a combined total of 12 weeks.