How to Apply for Catastrophic Leave

• Read the Catastrophic Leave Donation Program information (PDF).
• Contact the CLDP Administrator at (858) 534-6744 to inform him/her that you are initiating a CLDP process.

• Determine when you will exhaust all of your leave balances (e.g., sick leave, vacation, and compensatory time if the employee is non-exempt).
• Determine the effective date for the University-paid or employee-paid disability plans.
• Determine the number of vacation hours needed for the catastrophic leave (184 hours maximum).

1. Complete the CLDP Recipient Request Form and submit with appropriate documentation to your department HR contact.
2. Department HR contact reviews the completed CLDP form and documentation and completes the HR section.
3. Request department head approval.

Notes:

• Departments may complete the CLDP form in the absence of the employee.
• At all times, keep any information regarding the catastrophic leave process confidential.

• Forward the signed form and documentation to Disability Counseling & Consulting.
• Retain a copy for department records.
• Human Resources will review and forward to Payroll for the transfer.