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NUMBER: HR 1.06
SECTION: Human Resources
SUBJECT: Sick Leave
DATE: July 1, 1995 (Rev.)
REVISED April 15, 2014
Policy for: All Campuses
Procedure for: All Campuses
Authorized by: Chris Byrd
Issued by: Division of Human Resources
THE LANGUAGE USED IN THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE AN
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE FACULTY, STAFF, OR
ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEE AND THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE ANY CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS OR
ENTITLEMENTS. THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA RESERVES THE
RIGHT TO REVISE THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT, IN WHOLE OR IN
PART. NO PROMISES OR ASSURANCES, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, WHICH
ARE CONTRARY TO OR INCONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS OF THIS
PARAGRAPH CREATE ANY CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT. THE UNIVERSITY
OF SOUTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES HAS THE AUTHORITY
TO INTERPRET THE UNIVERSITY’S HUMAN RESOURCES POLICIES.
I. Policy
This document sets forth the University of South Carolina’s Sick Leave Policy for all
employees eligible for sick leave, pursuant to regulations of the South Carolina Division
of Human Resources. A portion of this policy addresses guidelines which apply to all
employees eligible for Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Leave taken pursuant to this
policy may qualify as Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave and, if so, will run
concurrently for those employees eligible for paid leave. University Faculty should refer
to the appropriate Faculty Manual to determine any additional details that are relevant.
II. Procedure
A. Responsibility for Administration
1. Sick leave is granted to help employees through periods of illness. Time missed
from work resulting in sick leave is subject to verification. Academic and
administrative department heads are responsible for sick leave authorization,