Military Leave

(effective 1/1/07)

Lesley University grants leaves of absence and extends re-employment rights to certain individuals engaged in military service in accordance with applicable law. All members of the armed forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard), including the Reserves, the Army and Air National Guard, and the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service, and any other individuals designated by the President of the United States are given protection by the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act (USERRA).

If an employee is a military reservist and is called to active duty, s/he will be granted an unpaid leave to fulfill active duty requirements. Depending upon state law, benefits may be continued. For additional information please refer to the following website: www.dol.gov/elaws/userra0.htm

Lesley University does not discriminate against individuals seeking to serve, or serving in the uniformed services. Lesley treats the service member as on leave, and treats the uniformed service member as the University would treat any other individual on leave of absence.

The University grants leaves to employees who belong to the Reserves or National Guard, for periodic training (such as the two week summer training camp). Up to a maximum of ten (10) days per year is allowed as leave with pay. For these ten days of leave the University will assure the difference between the employee's military base salary and the University salary. The employee has the option to use vacation time in which case the regular base salary or wage is provided.

When you are called for active duty, you must notify your supervisor of the date you are to report as soon as possible and present official notification duties.

For more specific information regarding Military Leave and benefits, please contact Human Resources.