Family Medical Leave Act and Other Leaves

MIT is committed to supporting employees during times when they may need to be away from the work due to either a family or medical emergency. This support is reflected through the various leave of absence programs available.

Unpaid Leave of Absence

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Rights and Responsibilities under FMLA (pdf)
• Employee Rights and Responsibilities under FMLA - Spanish Version (pdf)
• Massachusetts Maternity Leave Act (MMLA)
  
• American With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Paid Leave of Absence

• Sick and Extended Sick Leave
  
• Workers' Compensation Leave

About This Site
This website is designed to help employees and managers understand how leave provided under the Family and Medical Leave Act is coordinated with other MIT leave policies.

Employees may also request a leave. Managers may access the Leave Submission Instructions for Managers to electronically approve or deny a leave request.