Holidays
The University of Alaska observes 12 paid holidays each calendar year. Staff also receive a Personal Holiday each fiscal year.
  Additional Leave Benefits
Learn about additional leave benefits from UA including Jury Duty, Military Leave, Leave of Absence, and Leave Without Pay.
  Annual Leave
Annual leave is earned by staff each pay period. If you work less than full time (40 hours per week) your accrual rate is prorated.
  Faculty Time Off
Faculty Time Off (FTO) is provided with each contract. Reach out to your union representative for details.
  Sick Leave
All benefit-eligible employees earn sick leave each pay period. If you work less than full time (40 hours) your accrual rate is prorated.
  Family Medical Leave (FML) - Unum
FML is unpaid job protected leave should you need to be absent due to a serious health condition for yourself or immediate family.
  Short-term Disability (STD) - Unum
STD is available for disabilities that prevent you from working for up to 11 weeks. This is a University paid benefit for all eligible employees.
  Parental Leave - UA
Parental Leave is available to parents who are on FML for the birth or adoption/placement of their child and must be used in the first 6 months.
  Leave Share - UA
The Leave Share Program is available to certain employees who experience leave without pay while out on an approved FML event.
  Long Term Disability (LTD) - Unum
LTD is available for disabilities that prevent you from working for more than 90 days. This is a University paid benefit for all eligible employees.
  Which leave is right for me?
Confused between FML, STD, LTD, parental leave and leave share? Review this resource.