Other Family-Friendly Policies

Extension of sick leave beyond Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)

For physician-certified illnesses, USC employees are allowed up to 180 work days of leave with pay or 180 calendar days of combined leave with and without pay. (See University Policy HR 1.06 Sick Leave)
Authorized leave may extend to 365 days in extenuating circumstances and at the discretion of the President (See University Policy HR 1.06 Sick Leave and USC Columbia Faculty Manual, p. 41)
Leave transfer program is available for catastrophic illness (See University Policy HR 1.10 Leave Transfer Policy)

Part-time status is allowed for full-time USC faculty and staff if approved

Full health insurance and state retirement benefits are provided if the faculty or staff member is working at least 20 hours per week (See Faculty and Staff Summary of Benefits)
Salary and accrued leave are prorated to the number of hours as a percent of FTE