NC State University

Family Illness Leave

 

Source: Office of State Personnel - Family Illness Leave

Additional References: GS § 126-24. Confidential information in personnel files; Human Resource : Family Illness Leave

Contact Info: Human Resource Information Management (919-515-7929).


As an agency of the state of North Carolina, NC State University is required to follow various federal and state laws and regulations, as well as policies and regulations of the University of North Carolina.

1. Introduction

Family Illness Leave (FIL) Family Illness Leave is an extension of the benefits provided under the Family and Medical Leave Policy. In order to differentiate it from the 12 weeks provided under the Family and Medical Leave Policy, it is being called Family Illness Leave.

2. Covered Employees

An eligible employee (full-time or part-time) is entitled to up to 52 weeks of leave without pay during a 5-year period to care for the employee’s seriously ill child, spouse, or parent. Although this leave is without pay, an employee may elect to cover some or all of the period of leave taken under this policy by using vacation, bonus, sick or voluntary shared leave. Leave earned under the Compensatory Time Off policy may also be used.