What it does: Provides up to 12 weeks of leave for family care.

How it works: Accrued sick and annual leave may be used, as appropriate; the use of paid leave should be concurrent with the approved FMLA period (i.e., run concurrently). The remainder of the 12-workweek leave period shall be leave without pay. The procedures for requesting FMLA are available in Human Resources.

Who’s eligible: Employees who have been employed at Virginia Tech for at least 12 months and if they have worked at least 1,250 hours during the previous 12 months.

Reference: Faculty Handbook (2.15.8.1 Family Medical Leave Act)