Employee Absence Management

Shannon Dawkins
Director
443-809-4133

Sharlane Tolbert
Manager
443-809-4133

Darlene White
Administrative Secretary III
443-809-4133

Purpose

The Office of Employee Absence Management (OEAM) implements strategies to protect and support Baltimore County Public Schools' personnel through the administration of the workers' compensation program, absence management programs, leaves of absences, and behavioral matters (including fitness for duty and reasonable suspicion).

OEAM provides resources to employees and supervisors to help them navigate challenging circumstances. We administer Board of Education Policies, Superintendent's Rules, and Compass strategies in accordance with State and federal laws.

To learn more about OEAM, click the tabs in the left column for information about OEAM's four main groups:

- The Absence Management Team
- The Leaves Team
- The Workers' Compensation Team
- The Risk & Behavior Team

How Do I...	Office Information	Resources
How do I apply for FMLA?	Office of Employee Absence Management 443-809-4133 fax - 410-337-0160 email - [email protected]	Step 1 - Download the medical packet below. •FMLA &Short-Term Unpaid Health Care Provider Certification Packet Step 2 - Click here to submit the completed and signed FMLA leaves application.
How do I report an employees extended personal illness absence of 10+ consecutive days?	Office of Employee Absence Management 443-809-4133 fax - 410-337-0160	Click here to report an employee's extended absence due to personal illness (10+ consecutive days or more) to the IDM program.
How do I submit my return-to-work slip?	Office of Employee Absence Management 443-809-4133 fax - 410-337-0160 email - [email protected]	If you are seeking to return to work from a leave of absence, please use our digital submission form - Return To Work Submission. The form is important for tracking purposes. Return to Work Certification
How do I apply for the sick leave bank?	Office of Employee Absence Management 443-809-4133 fax - 410-337-0160 email - [email protected]	Click here for information regarding the Sick Leave Bank.
How do I report a Workers' Compensation claim?	Office of Risk Management 443-809-8050 fax - 410-337-0160 email - [email protected]	Click here for information on how to report a Workers' Compensation injury.
How do I report a reasonable suspicion, fitness-for-duty, or employee attendance mentoring program (EAMP)?	Office of Employee Absence Management 443-809-4133 fax - 410-337-0160 email -[email protected]	Click here for FAQs regarding Reasonable Suspicion, Fitness-for-Duty, and Employee Attendance Mentoring Program (EAMP).

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