Life includes moments when you may need extended time away from work, whether to care for yourself, welcome a new child or support a family member facing a serious health condition. Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ of Missouri System offers several types of paid and job-protected leave to support you during these important times.
Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ offers the following qualifying leave types, each with specific eligibility requirements, to benefit-eligible administrative, service and support employees, as well as certain non-regular academic employees as approved by the chancellor and president.
In addition to qualifying leave, the University also offers fixed leave, which includes holidays and winter break, and flexible paid time off for when you need to take time off for a brief sickness, vacation or personal reasons.
For questions, reach out to the HR Service Center.
Types of Extended Leave
Types of Extended Leave
Short-Term Disability Leave
Covers 60% of an eligible employee's pay for up to 20 weeks when a serious health condition prevents you from working, with an option to purchase additional coverage. Find information on eligibility and how to begin a claim.
Parental Leave
Covers 100% of an eligible employee's pay for up to four weeks of paid time off to welcome a new child through birth, adoption or foster placement. Learn more about qualifying events, how parental leave works within a rolling 12‑month period and how PTO can supplement your time away.
Caregiver Leave
Covers 100% of an employee's pay up to two weeks to support a family member with a serious health condition. Learn how often this leave can be used within a rolling 12‑month period and how PTO can extend your time if needed.
Taking Extending Leave
Taking Extending Leave
If you need to be away from work for a longer period — whether for your own health needs or to care for a loved one — the University’s leave administration process is here to make sure you can take the time off you need. Learn how qualifying leave, FMLA and MetLife work together to support you every step of the way.