Frequently Asked Questions
Policies
- Hours of Work - Non-Union Staff
- Annual Leave - Non-Union Staff
- Sick Leave - Non-Union Staff
- Funeral Leave - Non-Union Staff and Clerc Center Teachers
- Parental Leave - Non-Union Staff and Clerc Center Teachers
- Religious Observances - Non-Union Staff and Clerc Center Teachers
- Outside and Intra-Institutional Employment - Non-Union Staff and Clerc Center Teachers
- Smoking
- Dress Code
Benefits - What do I do if...?
- I am a new employee?
- I get married?
- I become legally divorced?
- I have or adopt a baby?
- My child reaches the age limit for benefits?
- I am eligible to retire?
- In the event of the death of an employee?
- I change my address?
- I change my name?
- I become disabled?
- I am injured on the job?
- I leave Gallaudet?
- I have a domestic partner?
Family and Medical Leave Acts
- What is the Family and Medical Leave Act?
- Who is eligible for FMLA leave?
- Is FMLA leave considered paid leave?
- What are the specific purposes for FMLA leave?
- What are the essential functions of a job?
- How much time off does the FMLA guarantee?
- What if two family members are employed?
- What if an employee only needs to be absent on a part-time basis or intermittently (e.g., a few days at a time or in separate blocks)?
- If leave is taken on a part-time basis, is the length of time extended?
- Who is considered a family member?
- What is a serious health condition?
- What is meant by "continuing treatment?"
- How should an employee request FMLA leave?
- Can a supervisor require medical documentation?
- Can the University require a second opinion?
- Do benefits remain in effect while on leave covered by the FMLA?
- Can Gallaudet require a "fitness for duty" report after an employee's absence for a serious health condition?
- Are there any special rules which apply to employees of elementary and secondary schools?
