Department of Orthopaedics: Policy on Shared Leave

Summary

The purpose of this policy is to define shared leave requirements for all employees of the Department of Orthopaedics.

Body

Unit Policy

Title

Department of Orthopaedics: Policy on Shared Leave

Introduction

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to define shared leave requirements.

Scope

This policy applies to all employees of the Department of Orthopaedics.

Policy

Policy Statement

The Department of Orthopaedics will approve maximum allowances for Shared Leave Requests for all employees in the following rates:

  1. The base rate is 4 weeks.
  2. The international rate is 1 week for every year of service after the probationary period.

All employees in the probationary period will receive the base rate as the maximum allowable Share Leave.

Exceptions

In the following circumstances, employees will not be allowed to apply for Shared Leave:

  1. Employee has a needs improvement in the Work and Attendance Category.
  2. Employee has a needs Improvements in the Overall Performance Score.

Contact Information

Primary Contact

Name: James O. Sanders, MD - Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery

Telephone: 919-966-9072

Email: james_sanders@med.unc.edu

Other Contacts

Name: Paul Marini, MHA, FACHE - Associate Chair of Administration

Telephone: 919-843-9382

Email: Paul_Marini@med.unc.edu

Details

Details

Article ID: 159857
Created
Tue 1/6/26 2:10 PM
Modified
Tue 1/6/26 2:10 PM
Responsible Unit
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School of Medicine - Orthopaedics
Issuing Officer
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Paul Marini
Issuing Officer Title
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Associate Chair for Administration
Next Review
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01/01/2027 12:00 AM
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01/01/2026 12:00 AM
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01/01/2026 12:00 AM
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01/01/2026 12:00 AM
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01/01/2026 12:00 AM