Revisions to Family Leaves and Medical Leaves for Nonacademic Staff

The University Policy Office (UPO) announces revisions to University Policy 6.9, Time Away From Work: Family Leaves for Nonacademic Staff.

This policy has been updated to implement at Cornell the New York Paid Family Leave (NYPFL), which is a mandatory program for covered employers and covered nonacademic staff members. Additionally, University Policy 6.9, Time Away From Work: Medical Leaves for Nonacademic Staff, has been updated to align it with federal regulations.

You may read more about these policy changes in the Cornell Chronicle article.

Please familiarize yourself with these policies by visiting the UPO’s website:

• Family Leaves for Nonacademic Staff
• Medical Leaves for Nonacademic Staff

Direct questions about this policy to your local human resources representative. General NYPFL information is also posted on the New York State website.