UT System permits Wellness Leave to support our employees in regular physical fitness activities. Departments should follow the steps below to initiate Wellness Leave.
Responsibilities
Employees:
- Review HOP 3.3.1 Leave Policy, Sec. 9 Wellness;
- Download the Wellness Leave Agreement;
- Complete & sign the agreement; and
- Submit the agreement to their manager for approval.
Managers:
- Review the agreement and sign (if approved); and
- Send the signed agreement to the employee and department timekeeper.
Agreements will be maintained by the department. The Office of Talent & Innovation will not maintain copies.
Entitlement
- Up to three times per week
- Up to 30 minutes per event during normal working hours
- To participate in activities supporting the prevention, treatment, and/or promotion of employees' physical, mental and/or emotional well-being
- Time may not be split or carried over from one day to another
Eligible Activities
- Physical Fitness
- Stress Management
- Smoking Cessation
- Weight Loss
- Nutrition Classes
- Health Risk/Injury Reduction
- Community Volunteering
See HOP 3.3.1 Leave Policy, Sec. 9 Wellness for details.
