EIU Office of Internal Auditing

#7.2 - Discretionary Medical Leaves of Absence

Approved: September 17, 2018

Monitor: President

In the event an employee must absent him/herself from work due to illness or injury and is not eligible for the Family & Medical Leave Act or not on Workers' Compensation, the following will apply:

1. At the discretion of the University, an employee may be granted a medical leave of absence. Employees requesting any medical leave for a period of more than five (5) consecutive working days must complete the Non-FMLA Leave of Absence form.

2. Please see IGP #6 and IGP #37 for proper procedures.