Danforth Campus Faculty Parental Leave

Time Off that may be Available to You

Paid Parental Leave

• If full-time faculty, up to 15 consecutive weeks of paid Parental Leave
• Parental Leave must be completed within one year of child’s birth or adoption

FMLA

• If eligible, up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave
• Runs concurrently with any paid Parental leave

Process to Request a Leave

• Notify Department Chair and then contact WashU’s Leaves team to request FMLA and paid Parental Leave at least 30 days in advance of your planned absence.
• Upon receipt of your request, WashU’s Leaves team will send you paperwork, including a medical certification form that will need to be completed by your or your spouse’s/partner’s healthcare provider.
• Return the completed forms to the WashU Leaves team within 15 calendar days.
• The WashU Leaves team will determine which leaves of absence you are eligible for and notify you and your Department Chair.
• If you are the birth parent, prior to returning to work, provide WashU’s Leaves team with a return-to-work release form.

Helpful Resources

• BenefitBump
• FMLA Policy
• Faculty Request FMLA Process (PDF)
• Danforth Campus Policy on Parental Leave for Full-Time Faculty
• Lactation Policy (Infant Nursing Rooms)
• Family Care
• GuidanceResources (EAP)