Overview of Leaves of Absence & Time Off
A leave of absence is continuous or intermittent time away from work, taken at various points in an employee’s University career for reasons such as an employee’s own medical condition, pregnancy disability, the medical needs of a family member, military service, parental bonding, or personal matters, and may be paid or unpaid. A leave of absence provides eligible employees with approved time away from work for qualifying personal, family, medical, military, or other reasons, with available leave options, eligibility requirements, and pay status determined by University policy and, where applicable, collective bargaining agreements. See below for details on various leave programs.
For detailed information about leave eligibility, requesting a leave, and available leave programs, refer to the UCnet: Taking a Leave of Absence. Employees represented by a union should also review the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement for provisions specific to their bargaining unit.
Paid Leave
The information here outlines the actions you’ll need to take before, during and after a paid leave. This includes accrued leave, such as vacation, sick leave, PTO, and CTO; and/or Pay for Family Care and Bonding.
Family and Medical Leave (FML)
FML may apply when welcoming new child, experiencing or caring for a relative with a serious mental or physical health condition, or other qualifying reasons related to military deployment.
Leave without Pay (PDF)
Information for extending a paid leave or taking leave for reasons not covered by other programs - and how that may affect benefits and retirement.
Managers will need to complete and send an Unpaid Leave of Absence Notice (PDF) to the CHR Benefits Office whenever an employee begins an unpaid leave of absence.
Military Leave
Steps to take if you need time away from your job for uniformed service (including active duty), training for active or inactive duty, full-time National Guard Duty or to be examined for military fitness.
Disability (PDF)
A guide to the types and amounts of disability coverage that may be
available to you, how plans work together, how to apply, how you are paid, options for continuing other UC benefits during your disability, and what happens when it ends.
Also see Applying for Disability.
Jury Duty At a Glance
Find information about jury duty leave, employee responsibilities, and campus procedures.
Employee Reduction in Time (ERIT)
The Employee-initiated Reduction In Time (ERIT) Program is an optional tool that UCLA may choose to implement as a flexible work resource.
Catastrophic Leave Program
Learn about the Catastrophic Leave Program, including eligibility, how to request or donate leave, and the resources available to employees experiencing a qualifying hardship.
Related Policies & Procedures
| Title | UCOP Policy | UCLA Procedure |
|---|---|---|
| 2.210 Absence from Work | PPSSM-2.210 | UCLA Procedure 2.210 |
| 43. Personal Leave | PPSM II-43 |
Questions?
If you have questions about Employee Relations, please contact your Employee Relations (ER) Consultant or email employee.relations@chr.ucla.edu.
UCLA Health employees can receive assistance by emailing uclahealthemployeerelations@mednet.ucla.edu or by calling 310-794-0500.