Wellness Resources Tool
In the event of a death in the staff member’s spouse, child, or domestic partner, a leave of absence with pay may be granted for up to a maximum of ten days.
The University provides up to five days during an employee’s employment with the University to find and arrange care for aging and/or disabled eligible family members, visit a loved on in hospice, take time off for the death of a loved one not cov
Regular pay continues for time spent as a subpoenaed court witness when reporting to work on any day or part of a day when excused.
In accordance with FMLA and NJFLA, the University provides a family and medical leave of absence for up to 12 weeks in any 12-month period.
The University encourages supervisors to permit reasonable adjustment to the established normal work schedules to accommodate individual needs, such as transportation, taking classes, and personal commitments.
Regular pay continues for time spent in performing jury duty, when reporting to work on any day, or part of a day, when excused from going to court.
Leave may be granted with reasonable notice to observe, as a requirement of one’s religion, any holy day that falls on a workday.
Employees who have been disabled for more than 26 weeks may be eligible for long term disability (LTD) benefits, which offer financial protection.
Faculty and staff who are drafted or enlist in the Armed Forces of the United States or who are called to active duty from the Reserves for extended periods (more than six months) are granted a leave without pay for a period of up to five cumulative years and may continue to participate in their Princeton group medical plan at employee rates for up to 24 months.
The University grants leaves to members of the Reserves or National Guard for periodic training (weekend duty, summer camp, etc.) up to a maximum of 15 calendar days per year as leave with pay.
The University provides paid family leave at 100% base pay. Duration of the benefit depends on the reason for the leave.
Up to two weeks of paid leave for:
The University provides personal days for occasional absence from the workplace needed for a variety of personal reasons, e.g., religious holidays, school events, car repair appointments, etc.
A leave of absence without pay may be granted to staff for periods of up to one year for personal reasons, such as parental leave, family matters, community service, and education or training.
When employees are unable to perform their jobs for eight consecutive days due to an illness, an injury, or a disability that is not related to work, Princeton University provides an income replacement plan.
The University provides paid time off for occasional absence from the workplace needed for personal illness, injury, or medical appointments or the care of a sick or injured immediate family member or resident member of the household.
The University provides paid time away from the workplace for health and wellness. Vacation time can be used as it is accrued.
Because Princeton University is a residential community and operates on a 24/7 basis, employees’ work schedules may vary, depending on their positions and departmental needs.