G-32-12.2 Leave Without Pay (Non-FMLA/OFLA/, or Paid Leave Oregon)

Revised: 4/29/2024, 9/17/2024

Leave without pay (LWOP) is an issue collectively bargained. LWOP may be either long-term (in excess of five working days in any one pay period), or short-term (five working days or less in any one pay period).

Conditions for granting of long-term LWOP may be found in the collective bargaining agreements for faculty and classified staff or the Administrator and Confidential Handbook. Contracts and Manuals webpage.

Conditions for granting of short-term LWOP are listed in the COCC GPM HR-6-0 Leave Without Pay Procedures.

Employees may only be placed on LWOP upon approval and once all accrued sick or vacation leave, as applicable, is exhausted. Employees who do not work their full FTE must use their accrued sick or vacation leave, as applicable, or follow the procedures for any protected leave for which they are eligible. Leaves related to a qualifying circumstance under FMLA, OFLA and/or Paid Leave Oregon, of any duration, should follow the procedure for such leaves.