Support staff Leave Programs &
Time Off

At MSU, we understand the value of your time. This is why we offer different leave and time off programs to support our employees for whatever life brings their way. Visit our definitions page to learn about the different types of paid leave for support staff or refer to the policies below for more detailed information.

Paid Parental Leave

IMPORTANT NOTE: MSU support staff represented by the APA, APSA and CTU bargaining units will be eligible for MSU’s paid parental leave program.

Learn more about the policy here. 

Read frequently asked questions here.

Family Medical Leave

If you need to take leave due to a family or medical need, you may be eligible for family and medical leave. MSU provides family and medical leave to eligible employees in accordance with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Policies

The following policies pertain to leave and time off programs for support staff:

• Attendance
• Bereavement Days
• Compensatory Time
• Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) - coming soon
• Extended Disability Leave Program
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Flexible Appointment
• Holiday Pay
• Jury Duty Pay
• Leave of Absence without Pay
• Long-term Disability
• Military Duty Pay (Short Term)
• Observance of Religious Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave Policy
• Personal Leave
• Sick Time
• Vacation Time

Forms

The following forms must be submitted when applying for a leave of absence.

• Time Off Authorization Form

Contact

For more information, contact MSU Human Resources at 517-353-4434 or SolutionsCenter@hr.msu.edu.