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Maternity Leave

​​​Eligibility for paid benefits (Short-term Disability):

  • At least six months of cumulative full-time service
  • Adherence to university policy and procedures and timely completion of all required forms
Paid Benefits:
  • Employees will be eligible for six or eight weeks of short-term disability paid at 100 percent.
  • Additional two weeks *Parental Leave to be coordinated with FMLA​.
*Effective since Nov. 1, 2017, for the birth of a child, adoption of a child, or placement of a foster child/children occurring on or after Nov. 1, 2017.

Steps to apply for maternity leave:
  • Contact your manager to inform him/her of your absence/need for a leave of absence.
  • Contact The Hartford (DePaul's leave of absence administrator) at (888) 301-5615 to file your claim before going out on leave. It is recommended to file a claim at least 30 days in advance. After you file a claim, your case manager will contact you two days before your leave is scheduled to start.
After delivery/adoption:
  • Report birth/adoption​ to The Hartford through your case manager.
  • If you plan to extend your leave through the full 12 weeks of FMLA, you'll need to inform The Hartford to open a "bonding" leave.​
  • Add your new dependent​ to your coverage by contacting the Benefits team online​ or calling (312) 362-8232.

Additional resources: Employee Assistance Program

For more information, contact the Benefits team online​​ or call (312) 362-8232.​​