Leaves

There are times when employees need to take short or long-term leave. Below, you will find some information designed to demystify various pieces surrounding leave options. In addition, Human Resources staff is available by phone, email or in-person appointment to help you make the best plan for your situation.

Leave Request Form:

An Orting School District Leave Request Form must be submitted  when an employee is requesting medical, disability or family medical leave, maternity/paternity leave, bereavement leave, military leave, jury duty leave, or leave without pay. After completing the form, please route the form to your immediate supervisor. If approved, the form is then routed to Human Resources.

LEAVE TYPES:

Below are some of the short and long term leave options that may be available to employees. You can also watch this short video for an overview of leave types as well as review your Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Personal Leave

Each school, school district employees accrue personal leave. Refer to your Collective Bargaining Agreement for the number of days accrued, required advance notice when requesting use, and how and when they can be used.

Sick Leave

Your accrued sick leave can be used for illness, injury or unforeseen emergencies when needed. When this type of leave is available, approved time off taken will be paid at your regular salary amount. Sick leave can be used for your immediate family and is more fully described in your collective bargaining agreement.

FMLA

Link: FMLA Employee Guide

Family and Medical Leave provides eligible employees up to 12 workweeks of unpaid leave per year. The District determines when to designate a leave as FMLA based on the facts of each individual situation, this is achieved through FMLA forms that must be completed by you and your healthcare provider prior to authorization of FMLA. If an employee is eligible for FMLA, the required  forms will be provided by Human Resources.

PFML

Link: WA Paid Family & Medical Leave

Paid Family Medical Leave is a Washington State program that provides employees with partial wage replacement while they take time off for family or medical reasons. This includes caring for a newborn, a seriously ill family member, or addressing a personal health condition. Employees must notify their employer at least 30 days in advance if they know they will be taking leave. Individuals apply through the Employment Security Department.

Bereavement Leave

Bereavement leave is available for employees in times of loss. This leave is designed to provide you with the necessary time to grieve and attend to important matters following the passing of a loved one. It is submitted in Absence Management (AMS), Skyward, or on a timesheet, depending on the position held. When submitting your request, please be sure to indicate your relationship to the individual for whom the leave is being taken. Please refer to your Collective Bargaining Agreement for additional information.

Unpaid Leave

The eligibility and criteria for this type of leave of absence depends on the collective bargaining agreement. These types of leave should be rare. The Leave Request Form must be completed for all unpaid leave requests. After obtaining approval from your supervisor, submit the form to Human Resources. It will then be sent to the school board for consideration.

 

Please contact your Human Resources Generalist with questions. We are here to help!

~ Carrie Joy (supporting OES, OHS, Central Office, Nutrition Services)

~ Holly Mortenson (supporting PTR, OMS, Facilities, Transportation)

 

Here is a link to our Leaves Presentation or simply click below to see the Leaves Video.