Illness & Disability
MIT is committed to supporting employees when they need to be away from work because of illness or injury. The following programs contribute to a robust MIT support system for employees who need time off for health and medical reasons.
Unpaid leaves of absence
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Massachusetts Maternity Leave Act (MMLA)
- American With Disabilities Act (ADA)
Paid leaves of absence
Benefits Eligibility
Your benefits eligibility does not change if you take a paid leave of absence. Review the Unpaid Leave Eligibility Chart to find out how your benefits eligibility will change when you take an unpaid leave of absence.
Accommodations for disabled employees
MIT is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to employees with documented disabilities. Find out how to obtain accommodations or file a grievance, if you do not believe appropriate accommodations have been made.
Talk to someone
Have questions about MIT disability services? Contact the Office of Disability Services at (617) 253-4572.
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