Ailing UC Employee Seeks Assistance Through Leave Donation Program
The following information comes from Elizabeth Aumann, Benefits Director, UCs Human Resources Department.
UC faculty and staff are encouraged to consider donating vacation time under the UC Leave Donation plan to help co-workers ease the strain of time off work without pay due to a serious health condition.
Tyrondia Dickerson, Custodial Worker, Facilities & Utilities, has been with the university since May 21, 2012. She has been off work due to a serious health condition since April 23, 2013.
A donor may donate between one and 40 hours of vacation time but must retain at least 240 hours of combined leave (sick, vacation and comp time) after the donation.
The names of the donors will be held confidential and will not be disclosed to the recipient or their department.
You may view the Leave Donation Policy at
http://www.uc.edu/content/dam/uc/hr/labor_and_employee_relations/policies/21_22_leave_donation.pdf
You may download a Donor Application Form at
http://www.uc.edu/content/dam/uc/hr/forms/forms_h_thru_n/leave_donor_applic.pdf
You may also call the Human Resources Services Center for assistance at 556-6381.
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