Your time away from work is just as important as your time at work, so take advantage of your leave and learn more about your options for paid leave, as well as family and medical leave below!
Leave / Absence
Leave eligibility: Employees who work at least 50% time in one or more “regular” positions are eligible for leave benefits, pro-rated based on full-time equivilancy (FTE). Exceptions include family and medical leave (FMLA) or paid parental leave. Refer to the links above for eligibility requirements for each leave type.
News & Announcements
08.20.2026
Board of Regents Approves 2027 Healthcare Plans and Premiums
The Board of Regents approved the 2027 University System of Georgia (USG) healthcare plans and premiums for active employees and pre-65 retirees at its August meeting. The Board also approved the 2027 Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) contribution for Medicare-enrolled retirees. We are now sharing this information with you. Healthcare costs continue to rise. National medical […]
07.01.2026
New Paid Maternal Leave Benefit Available Effective July 1, 2026
We are pleased to announce the availability of a new paid Maternal Birth Leave benefit for eligible employees, effective July 1, 2026. Maternal Birth Leave provides eligible employees who give birth to a child with three weeks (up to 120 hours) of paid leave to recuperate following childbirth. This leave is provided in accordance with Georgia […]