Leave Programs and Disability
Purdue Global ("PG") administers all leaves of absence through the Human Resource office.
Leave of absence benefits are available to eligible employees facing difficult circumstances, including health related, personal, and family matters. PG offers varied leave benefits such as:
Family and Medical Leave ("FML") - PG provides unpaid FML to eligible employees in accordance with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") and in accordance with state leave laws where applicable. See Family Medical Leave Policy
Personal Leave - ("PL") - PG may provide a Personal leave of absence for compelling personal (non-medical) reasons, or when an employee is unable to work due to a medical condition but is not eligible or exceeded the time allowed under the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) or similar state-specific leave laws. See Personal Leave Policy
Military Leave ("ML") - PG is committed to supporting our employees who are also members of the armed forces. PG realizes the invaluable contribution these employees make to PG and to our nation. The company's Military Leave of Absence Policy is in compliance with and in addition to the provisions of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). See Military Leave Policy
Short Term Disability ("STD") pay - Eligible employees who are unable to work due to their own illness or injury and who have been approved for an FML are eligible to utilize their employee-paid STD benefit for up to a maximum of 13 weeks in a rolling 12 month period. See Purdue University and Purdue Global's Short-Term Disability webpage.
Long Term Disability ("LTD") benefits - Before qualifying for an LTD benefit, you must first satisfy an elimination period – typically 13 weeks. LTD enables you to receive part of your income after meeting the elimination period, while you are unable to work due to a total, or in some cases a partial disability. Click here for details about LTD benefits. Click here for instructions on how to file a LTD claim.
How to apply for a leave of absence
Is your anticipated leave of absence start date within the next 30 days?
If NO, keep in mind you cannot initiate a leave of absence more than 30 days prior to the anticipated start date.
If YES, the first step is to contact Human Resources at hr@purdue.edu to obtain required forms by requesting a Leave of Absence Packet. Upon receipt of your leave request, the Leave of Absence Packet will be emailed to you with the required forms and information to process your leave.
Leave of Absence ("LOA") Assistance
For assistance or questions regarding leave of absence please contact hr@purdue.edu.
Questions? Email pghr@purdueglobal.edu for assistance.