The USM administers a Leave Reserve Fund composed of unused personal leave. An employee with a serious temporary disability or personal illness with a reasonable expectation of a return to work may request to use leave from the Leave Reserve Fund. The request cannot exceed one day for every month of creditable service.
Eligibility
- Have at least one year of USM service;
- Have a satisfactory record of work performance and sick leave usage;
- Have exhausted all available paid leave, including advanced sick leave, extended sick leave, compensatory leave, and personal leave.