Military Leave

Federal and Florida law give employees the right to take leave to perform military service. Employees who are required to fulfill obligations in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States, or in state military service, will receive the time off they need and will be reinstated as required by federal and state law. In general, employees have the right to take leave for:

• Active duty
• Active duty for training
• Initial active duty for training
• Inactive duty training
• Full time National Guard duty; and
• Time required for examinations to determine fitness for such duty

Military leave is unpaid, except where state law requires otherwise. Exempt employees may receive paid time off when necessary to comply with state and federal wage and hour laws.

Employees may choose to use accrued PTO during military leave. Military orders should be presented to Human Resources and the employee's scheduler so that arrangements can be made as far in advance of departure as possible. Advance notice of service obligations is required unless military necessity prevents it.

Military leave requirements are detailed and complex. Employees who plan to serve and take military leave should contact Human Resources for information about their rights before and after the leave. Reinstatement is available upon completion of military service, provided the employee returns to work or applies for reinstatement within the time allowed by law.

Employees must notify Human Resources and their scheduler of an intent to return to employment within the timeframes established by law.

Benefits may continue to accrue during military leave in accordance with federal and state law.

Human Resources can provide additional information about military leave.