Taking a leave of absence
Taking time away from work—whether for business, pleasure, health or family needs, service to our nation or some other occasion—requires careful planning. Just like there are many types of life situations, there are many leave options and policies as well.
Each programme has its own rules for eligibility and use. You can use the links below to select the appropriate leave programme(s) for you, and the actions needed to make your time away (and your transition back to work) go as smoothly as possible.
Start with Veer
The Veer digital experience is set up to help you plan for your leave or sabbatical time off.
Medical leave
Request a medical leave for an illness, surgery or other medical event that will keep you away from work for an extended period of time. You can take up to 12 months off. Your manager and Business Partner will need to approve the leave.
You must have a certificate from a registered medical practitioner for this leave to be approved.
When you’re ready to return to work, have your doctor prepare a statement that says you’re healthy enough to come back to work. You will need to give this to your manager.
Maternity leave
Mothers receive 26 weeks of paid time for the birth or adoption of a child.
Paternity leave
Take up to 8 calendar weeks off to bond with your new child. This time is in addition to your casual leave, and needs to be used within 6 months of the child’s birthdate.
Miscarriage leave
Take up to 6 weeks of paid time off immediately following a miscarriage.
Unpaid personal leave
If you want to take time away from Adobe for personal reasons, you may request a personal leave. This time away needs to be discussed with and approved by your manager and the Employee Resource Centre. Beginning January 10, 2023, you can request from one to three months of unpaid leave (up to 6 months with manager and HRBP approval). You’re eligible if you’ve worked at Adobe for more than 12 months, you’re in good standing with the company, business conditions can accommodate your request, you have exhausted your accrued paid time off balance, and there is no other time off plan you can leverage.
Personal leave is unpaid. Adobe benefits, including AIP bonus targets, will also be impacted.
Request your leave via Workday. For more information visit the Veer digital experience and review the policy [PDF] and FAQ [PDF].
Initiating a leave of absence
If you’re considering requesting a leave of absence or sabbatical, here are the steps you should take:
- Visit the Veer digital experience to get a personalized timeline, financial plan and to-do list for your leave.
- Talk to your manager about your interest in taking a leave.
- Once you’re ready to file for a leave, submit all leave requests through Workday (SSO).
Welcome Back programme
The Welcome Back programme offers resources to employees and managers, to facilitate a seamless transition back to work. The programme is available to India-based employees returning from an extended leave of absence of more than three calendar months (90 days). Read the Welcome Back programme guide [PDF] for more information.
Newborn gift programme
Adobe wants to help you welcome your newborn child with a small gift. Adobe India full-time employees are eligible until the newborn reaches one year old. To receive the gift, declare your newborn within 45 days of birth on the Medvantage portal. The Medvantage team will seek your address details during enrolment and the gift will be dispatched via our vendor.