Employees Covered under the University's Military Leave Policies

The University's military leave policies cover current regular employees including faculty, academic professional and administrative staff (93xx, 96xx, 97xx), professionals in training, graduate assistants, civil service and bargaining unit staff who are members of:

• The Minnesota National Guard and Reserve
• An armed forces branch of the United States military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard)

In addition, any current employee who volunteers or who is ordered into active military service as part of a presidential call-up is covered under the University's policies.

Taking Military Leave

Eligible employees may get up to 15 working days of paid military leave in any calendar year, and up to an additional five years of unpaid military leave. Earned vacation time may also be used once the 15 working days of paid leave are exhausted.

Once you receive military orders, you should provide a written request for leave and meet with your supervisor or your responsible administrator. Written orders should be brought with you so that a copy can be made for inclusion in your personnel file.

The OHR Fact Sheet: Military Policy Information Summary (pdf) covers the following:

• Paid/unpaid military leave eligibility
• Reinstatement of accrued vacation/sick leave earnings and vacation earning rate upon return
• Seniority earned while on leave
• Retirement—years of service credited upon return
• Right to reinstatement

Military Leave Frequently Asked Questions provides further information on the policies and procedures for a military leave.