Leave of Absence Policies
In accordance with the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the University's policy is to grant up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during a 12-month period. Employees applying for Family and Medical Leave must complete a Leave of Absence Request Form, accompanied by the Certification of Health Care Provider form provided below:
- Family & Medical Leave Policy
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Leave of Absence Request Form
- Certification of Health Care Provider for Employee's own illness
- Certification of Health Care Provider for Family member's illness
- Certification of Military Exigency
The University grants paid and unpaid leaves of absences depending on length of service, department work load, state and federal laws, and medical necessity. Please see below for forms and additional leave policies.
Other Paid and Unpaid Leave Policies

HUMAN RESOURCES
Mailing Address
502 E. Boone Ave.
Spokane, WA 99258-0080
Phone: 509.313.5996
Fax: 509.313.5813
www.gonzaga.edu/hr
Located at: 102 E. Boone Ave.
Office hours: 8am-5pm, M-F
Mailing Address
502 E. Boone Ave.
Spokane, WA 99258-0080
Phone: 509.313.5996
Fax: 509.313.5813
www.gonzaga.edu/hr
Located at: 102 E. Boone Ave.
Office hours: 8am-5pm, M-F