Organ or Bone Marrow Donation

Time Away From Work

View Official Policy: Organ Or Bone Marrow Donation Policy

Each employee who serves as an organ donor for the purpose of transplantation shall receive a leave of absence, with pay, of thirty days. Each employee who serves as a bone marrow donor for the purpose of transplantation shall receive a leave of absence, with pay, of seven days. Leave taken under this provision shall not be charged against or deducted from an employee's accrued annual or sick leave. Such leave shall be included as service in computing any retirement or pension benefits. This provision shall apply only to an employee who actually donates an organ or marrow and who presents to the appropriate supervisor a statement from a licensed medical practitioner or hospital administrator that the employee is making an organ or marrow donation (Revised 11/05/02).

Responsibilities

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Last Reviewed/Updated: 06/25/2013