Employee Benefits - FMLA

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Employed with the Winthrop University for at least 12 months.

  • Have worked at least 1,250 hours during the 12-month period preceding request for FMLA leave.

Employee Procedure for Own Illness or to Care for a Family Member:

  • Request FMLA by contacting the Human Resources office at 803/323 -2273 or HRhelp@winthrop.edu.

  • The required FMLA documents will be sent to you within 5 days of your request. You will have 15 days to return the certification of Health Care Provider for approval.

  • Completed FMLA documents can be e-mailed to HRhelp@winthrop.edu or delivered to the Human Resources office in 303 Tillman Hall.

        Family and Medical Leave Act FAQs
        Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
        Additional FMLA Information   (pdf 269kb)
        Paid Parental Leave (PPL) details on Employee Policies page