City Colleges of Chicago offers several leaves of absence in the instance that you may need time away from work. Eligibility and approval can vary depending on the type of leave requested and your status as a union or non-bargained for employee. Questions regarding your eligibility or application for leave can be directed to the CCC Leave Management Team at (312) 553-2895 or leavemanagement@ccc.edu​.         

The types of leave available to full-time staff include:                     

• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Personal Leave of Absence
• Family and Medical Leave of Absence (FMLA)​​​
• Victims' Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA) Leave​
• Medical Leave (Local 1708 ONLY)
• Parental Leave (Local 1708 ONLY)
• Administrators' Professional Advancement Leave (paid and unpaid)
• Military Leave
• Reserve or National Guard Leave
• Sabbatical Leave (Full-Time Faculty ONLY)
• Professional Leave of Absence (Full-Time Faculty ONLY)
• Maternity Leave (Full-Time Administrators & NBF ONLY) 
• Paternal Leave (Full-Time Faculty ONLY)
• Special Leave of Absence (Local 1600 Full-Time Faculty & Professional and Local 1708 ONLY)
• Paid Jury Duty or Witness Leave
• Voting (Election Day) Leave

Note:  Employees represented by a union are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.  Non-Bargained For employees' leave details are listed in the Board Policies and Procedures.   ​   ​​    ​​  ​