The Scholar's Field Guide to Clemson University

Sabbaticals The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) The Sabbatical Leave Program provides an opportunity for you to continue your professional development. Sabbatical leave provides a temporary release from your normal duties so that you can pursue significant projects facilitating your professional growth and development. Apply fo one of two types of sabbatical leave - half pay for two semesters OR full pay for one semester. Clemson University and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provide you with the right to take job-protected leave with continued medical benefits. Should you need to take FMLA leave, you approved leave ensures the following: • Up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave in a calendar year period. • Uninterrupted health care insurance. (The University will continue to pay the employer portion of your health insurance premiums, and you will continue to pay your portion of the insurance premiums.) • Job protection. • Flexibility - take your leave in a single block, smaller blocks of time or on a part-time basis. Access the FMLA Packet for Family – 38 –