The University System of Maryland recently published updates to the policies below.
Family and Medical Leave for Faculty (FMLA)
Family and Medical Leave for Non-Exempt and Exempt Staff Employees (FMLA)
Parental Leave and other Family Supports for Faculty
Parental Leave and other Family Supports for Staff
Highlights of key changes
FMLA – The revised policy clarifies how compensation works during FMLA leave and incorporates military exigency and covered service member leave. Spouses employed by the same unit can now take simultaneous leave for birth or adoption of a child. Previously a request for simultaneous leave could be denied based on institutional hardship.
Parental Leave – The updated policy explains that parental leave runs concurrent with FMLA (if otherwise eligible) and now includes adoption of children over the age of six.
If you have any questions about these policies, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
All University policies are available on the Towson University policy portal.
