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Leave & Time Off

In addition to UC’s comprehensive benefits programs, UCLA offers flexible leave programs to give you time off whether it's to recharge, connect with family, or for care and recovery.

UCLA is committed to supporting the well-being and success of its employees both at work and beyond. Recognizing that a healthy work-life balance contributes to a more engaged, productive, and thriving workforce, the university offers a wide range of programs, services, and resources designed to enhance the employee experience.

Vacation & Time Off 

Paid Vacation

Generous vacation accrual in proportion to the percentage of time worked — for most full-time staff, at least 15 days per year at start, with the amount increasing based on years of service to a maximum of 24 days annually.

Holidays

For a list of the University's observed holidays, see PPSM-2.210: Absence from Work, Section III.H.

Prior UC or State Service

If you previously worked for the University of California, the State of California, the California State University, UC Law San Francisco, or a UC-managed Department of Energy laboratory, your prior service may count toward your vacation leave accrual rate. If this applies to you, contact staffpersonnelpolicy@chr.ucla.edu to ensure your qualifying service is properly credited.

  • Use the State of California Service Credit Form to request verification of prior University of California (UC), California State University (CSU), or State of California employment service for the purpose of establishing a vacation leave accrual rate at UCLA.

Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Sick leave accrual is in proportion to the percentage of time worked — full-time staff earn one eight-hour day each month (up to 12 days maximum per year) with no overall limit. Sick leave accruals may convert to service credit for purposes of retirement — see section IV Retirement Plans, University of California Retirement Plan (UCRP).

Other Leaves

Paid and unpaid leaves of absence for a variety of reasons including work-incurred and other disability, family illness, bereavement, medical and personal needs, jury duty and military service. See Leaves of Absence & Time Off for more info.