Employees may need to take time away from work to manage a serious health condition or to support a family member through a medical issue. Whether recovering from an illness, undergoing ongoing treatment or providing care to a loved one, UHR is committed to supporting employees throughout the medical leave process.

Brown University is committed to supporting employees as they grow their families. The Paid Parental Leave Benefit provides eligible employees, both birthing and non-birthing parents, with paid time off to bond with a new child, recover from childbirth or complete the adoption process.

General guidance to support employees in understanding some leave options, including request procedures and benefit considerations.

When taking a leave of absence from Brown, employees may receive pay through accrued time off, state programs or a combination of both. This page explains how pay, time off and benefits work during paid and unpaid leave periods.

Guidance for employees returning from a medical leave for their own health condition, designed to support a safe, smooth and well-coordinated transition back to work.

Employees can access medical leave forms for requesting time off due to their own serious health condition or to care for a family member, as well as the Return to Work Certification Form required when resuming work after a medical leave for their own serious condition. These forms help ensure the leave and return to work process is smooth, compliant with University policies, and supportive of employees' needs.

This page provides answers to common questions about taking a leave of absence from Brown. Employees can find guidance on general leave policies, pay and benefit premium options during leave, and federal and state-protected leaves. The FAQs are designed to help employees navigate the leave process clearly and confidently.