FAQ Topics

Family Medical Leave

11. How much time am I eligible to take for a family and medical leave reason?
12. If my spouse also works at OSU, can we both take 12 weeks to care for a new child?
15. Can I take intermittent or reduced hour leave for a serious health condition?
16. Can I take intermittent or reduced hour leave to care for a new child?
18. Can I use all of my accrued paid leave before my time off is designated as family and medical leave?
19. What happens to my benefits while I am on unpaid family and medical leave?
20. Do I accrue seniority while I am on family and medical leave?
23. Who is responsible for designating the leave as family and medical leave qualifying?
24. Do I have to provide a medical certification for my or my family member's serious health condition?
25. Is the information included in my medical certification confidential?
26. Can I return to my job when my leave ends?
27. What if I am hired only for a specific project or a limited duration and that project or job ends while I am on family and medical leave? Am I eligible for reinstatement when my leave ends?
28. If I have a condition that qualifies under family and medical leave and Workers' Compensation (WC), how does this affect my reinstatement rights?

Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse

01. Who is a mandatory reporter?
02. Who is not a mandatory reporter?
03. Is there a “research exemption” under this law?
04. Who is a “child” under the law? Are OSU students included in the definition of a “child” for the purpose of complying with mandatory reporting requirements?
05. What is “abuse” under the mandatory reporting law?
06. What about various forms of discipline, such as spanking?
07. Who do I contact if I suspect or learn of child abuse?