Advanced Sick Leave (ASL)

To be eligible for ASL, employees shall:

Have exhausted all other types of accrued leave; and
Have a satisfactory record of work performance and no record of sick leave abuse.

For the complete policy on ASL, please visit VII-7.45 USM Policy on Sick leave for Exempt and Nonexempt Staff Employees.

To begin the ASL process, complete the appropriate form and include the Department Head’s signature.

ASL Form (Non-Bargaining|Sworn Police) ASL Form (Bargaining)

Submit completed and signed forms to the following:

UHR Staff Relations
Suite 3110
Chesapeake Building

Once the request has been approved, UHR Staff Relations will contact the employee and their supervisor with instructions for time-entry while on ASL, and the notification process when the employee returns to work.

Please note that the use of ASL constitutes a debt for which payment shall be enforceable upon the employee’s return to work or upon the employee’s separation from employment.