Other Leaves

There are times when we need to step away from work for a variety of reasons.

Browse through this page for information on bereavement leaves, domestic violence leaves, personal days, and more. These accommodations are in place to support employees during times of need.

Leave Entitlements

In addition to the three caregiving leaves provided by the Employment Standards Act, U of T Faculty and Librarians may be eligible for Short-Term Compassionate, Bereavement and Emergency Leaves. Learn more about these leave entitlements in the Manual of Staff Policies for Academics and Librarians.

Information surrounding personal days/leaves can be found on the People Strategy, Equity & Culture website. Browse through the Policies and Agreements pages for details relevant to specific employment groups.

Information surrounding bereavement days/leaves can be found on the People Strategy, Equity & Culture website. Browse through the Policies and Agreements pages for details relevant to specific employment groups.

Domestic or sexual violence leave is described in the Ontario Employment Standards Act. The notification form is available through the HR Service Centre and submitted to the Family Care Office. Leaves are processed centrally. Managers are informed of the leave but not told the reason for the leave. The Community Safety Office and the Sexual Violence Prevention & Support Centre provide supports to employees experiencing domestic or sexual violence. We encourage you to reach out to those offices directly for support. Some collective agreements provide for paid leaves beyond the days available through the Employment Standards Act.  

Child Death leave may be taken with respect to the death of a child (your child, step-child, child under your legal guardianship or foster child who is under 18 years of age). You must have been employed by the University of Toronto for at least six consecutive months to be eligible for this leave. Information about your right to take Child Death Leave is available in the Ontario government’s Guide to the Employment Standards Act.

Crime-Related Child Disappearance leave may be taken with respect to the disappearance of a child and it is probable, considering the circumstances, that the child disappeared as a result of a crime. You must have been employed by the University of Toronto for at least six consecutive months to be eligible for this leave. Information about your right to take Crime-Related Child Disappearance Leave is available in the Ontario government’s Guide to the Employment Standards Act. Information about your eligibility for a grant related to Crime-Related Child Disappearance Leave is available through the Government of Canada. 

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One-on-One Support

If you seek additional information or wish to request a leave information package, email us or book an appointment with our Family Caregiver Leave Specialist.

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