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6.9, Time Away From Work

October 15, 2008: A section was added regarding blood donation leave to allow employees time away from work to donate blood. View the new section "Blood Donation Leave," below.

June 26, 2008: A section was added regarding lactation time off for lactating mothers to express breast milk during work hours.  View the new section "Lactation Time Away From Work," below.

Policy Statement

Cornell University provides time away from work to eligible employees for a variety of reasons. Time away from work must be approved and recorded in a manner that protects the interests of both the institution and its employees.

Entities Affected by this Policy

All units of the university, excluding the Weill Cornell Medical College

Policy Information

  • Responsible Executive: Vice President for Human Resources
  • Responsible Office: Staff and Labor Relations
  • Dates: Issued: October 1980; Last updated: June 5, 2009
  • Contact: Your local college or unit administrative office or the Division of Human Resources

View Official Policy*

University Policy 6.9, Time Away From Work (Excluding Academic and Bargaining Unit Staff)

University Policy 6.9, Time Away from Work: Blood Donation Leave

University Policy 6.9, Time Away from Work: Family Leaves for Staff

University Policy 6.9, Time Away from Work: Lactation Time Away from Work

University Policy 6.9, Time Away from Work: Medical Leaves for Staff

University Policy 6.9, Time Away from Work: Military Leave Amendment

*This PDF document is the official version of this policy.

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