After speaking with your manager, submit a request for adoption leave in UWinsite People, no less than two weeks before the intended leave date. After an employee enters an adoption leave, it will route to their manager, and once approved, will be directed to Human Resources for their approval and processing.
Important information: Adoption leave is separate and distinct from parental and/or pregnancy leave. For information on parental leave or pregnancy lease refer to the applicable knowledge base article.
After you complete your single sign into uwindsor.ca/uwinsite/people using your full UWinID@uwindsor.ca as your username and your UWin Account password, follow the steps below:
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Go to Me, select Time and Absence Records.
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Select Add Absence.
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For the Type, select Adoption Leave. Select your current position, in Business Title.
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Under When section, click the Calendar in the Start Date and Time field. In a pop-up calendar window, select a date, then select OK. The default start time is set to 8:30 a.m. unless adjusted.
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Enter the End Date and Time. Time will default to the start time 8:30 a.m., unless adjusted. End Date should be the last day of the leave. If an error message appears if you pick the wrong selection. Fix error and continue.
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Add any Comments, as necessary.
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Add your court documents as an attachment by dropping files in the Attachment box or select the arrow to Add File.
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Select Submit.
Note, before submitting you can select to edit your entry by clicking Edit and Save. You can also edit it before being approved.
Important: Accompanying court documents are required for processing your absence and should be attached to your request.