Military Leave
Graduate Assistants who are required to fulfill short-term military service obligations while under contract should not be at any detriment due to service obligations. Graduate Assistants may be required to make up hours missed during short-term military service and should consult with their supervisor immediately upon becoming aware of service obligations. Graduate Assistants are not eligible for differential pay while on military leave, as they are not defined as a “public employee” under the Illinois Service Member Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
For more information, see the Guidelines for Graduate Assistantships and Regulatory Policies - 4A3 (Policy 4a3).
