Leaves of Absence

When you need to spend more than five consecutive days away from work due to your own or a family member’s illness, it's considered a disability leave of absence. Stanford provides many types of leave for these occasions.

All benefits-eligible staff and faculty who work 50% time or more in a fixed-term or continuing position, and bargaining unit employees, are eligible to take disability leaves of absence.*

Review the options below to learn more about the types of leave, benefits, and income protection, and steps for going on leave.

*Temporary employees paid through Stanford may also be eligible. Talk with your HR Representative about your leave options.