Disability and Leaves of Absence

To discuss any of the leave options below, please contact your HR business partner:

Marybeth Wilcox
Assistant Director of Human Resources
(617) 495-2908
mwilcox@seas.harvard.edu

Primary Contact for: Academic Programs, Active Learning Labs, Communications, Finance, Harvard Grid, Industry Partnerships,  Machine Shop, OMPP, Research, Science Operations


Riley Morin
Assistant Director of Human Resources
(617) 495-0432
rmorin@seas.harvard.edu

Primary Contact for: Area Administration, Campus Planning and Design, CRCS, Computing, Facilities, Faculty Affairs, Faculty Support, Research, Research Administration, Service Center


Disability Information

If you are seriously ill or injured due to a non-work related illness or injury, and unable to work for an extended period of time, and if you provide acceptable medical documentation, you may be eligible to continue to receive income under Harvard's short- or long- term disability coverage.

For work-related illnesses and injuries, employees are covered by Workers' Compensation. Supervisors are responsible for the accurate completion and submittal of the Accident Report. The Accident Report must be submitted within 24 hours of the incident and should be sent to your HR business partner.


Leave Information

Harvard offers a variety of leave options for medical, personal, or family reasons. Please see the below for more information on the following leaves of absence.