Leave of Absence

Human Resources

This page provides essential information regarding Leaves of Absence, Workers' Compensation, and Workplace Accommodations.

Here, you will find guidance on the processes involved, eligibility criteria, and resources available to support you. Whether you are planning to take a leave, need assistance due to a workplace injury, or are seeking accommodations, we aim to ensure you have the information you need for a smooth experience.

For any additional questions about leaves, accommodations, or worker’s compensation, please contact Pathology HR at pathologyhr@stanford.edu.
 

When you need to spend more than five consecutive days away from work, it's considered a leave of absence, unless you are taking planned vacation. We provide many types of leave for these occasions. To learn more, please review the Leaves of Absence website or directly contact our Pathology HR at pathologyhr@stanford.edu or Disability & Leave Services (DLS) representative: 3-hrleaves@stanford.edu. You may also learn more about Voluntary Disability Insurance (VDI) here.

To ensure your leave of absence goes smoothly, review the steps outlined below:

  1. Work with your HR Manager to determine the type of leave you need to take
  2. Notify your supervisor or manager
  3. Open a claim through online or by calling (866-566-1906)
  4. Review and change your benefits, if necessary
  5. Keep us updated - Notify Sedgwick, HR, and your manager if anything changes during your leave
  6. Return to work

More detailed steps can be found on the Cardinal at Work Website.

Once you have reviewed the steps outlined above, please proceed to initiate your claim online (can also be found in your Axess page within the Employee Center tab under the Benefits section) and inform HR pathology at pathologyhr@stanford.edu.

Alternatively, you can initiate your claim by calling 866-566-1906.

Applying for Disability:

A regular staff employee must apply for disability benefits if using sick time for more than five consecutive work days or seven consecutive calendar days for the same illness or injury. More information here.