Yale programs include: Staff Leaves of Absence, Workers’ Compensation, Workplace Possibilities, and Staff Accommodations.
Throughout this section, you will find links to overviews of the different programs. You will also find information about income replacement, as well as any affiliated state paid leave options.
If you have any questions about these programs, we are here to help answer your questions.
How We Help
The Yale Absence Management and Accommodations Services team is here to support the Yale community with inquiries regarding staff leaves of absence, staff accommodations and workers’ compensation through email, phone, or in-person. To connect with a member of our team, please email Employee Services at employee.services@yale.edu or call 203-432-5552, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Please note that in-person meetings must be scheduled in advance.
Regarding leaves of absence including: conducting a verbal intake with staff, processing an online application, confirming staff eligibility, sending/receiving/reviewing supporting medical documentation, communicating with medical providers, approving or denying leaves, tracking leave time used, and maintaining the online portal. The internal Yale Absence Management team assists staff with timesheets, accrual usage, pay, benefits, and understanding Yale policy.
The internal Yale Accommodations team engages in the interactive process after the staff member requests an accommodation and has provided medical documentation, and supports employees and departments in determining appropriate accommodations.
What is the Connecticut Paid Family and Medical leave program?
The Connecticut Paid Family and Medical leave program (CT PFML) was implemented under state law. It provides eligible employees with income replacement from the state of Connecticut for qualified leave of absences. Generally, the leaves that qualify for paid time mirror the types of leaves that qualify under the Federal FMLA, Connecticut FMLA, and CT Family Violence Leave Act.
Employees who receive this income replacement may be eligible to receive income replacement for up to 12 weeks in a 12 month period of time. The amount of income replacement depends on the employee’s income, and calculated by a formula up to a cap of $981.00 gross per week (rate subject to change at the state’s discretion).
Learn more about how paid leave applies to you on the CT Paid Leave website. Connecticut Paid Family and Medical Leave does not provide job-protected time away from work. This program provides eligible staff members with income replacement benefits. Job-protected time away from work is available under FMLA and related policies, which are administered by The Standard for staff.