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Leaves of Absence

Learn about the leaves of absence provided by UCSD that enable employees to meet individual needs.

Maternity, paternal, family & medical leave (FML), military, and medical leave are some of the options covered by UC leave policies and collective bargaining agreements.

Examples of leaves include:

  • Employees disabled from work due to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions are entitled to a leave of absence upon request not to exceed 4 months.
  • Employees who request an extended leave due to a personal illness or illness of the employee's child, spouse, same or opposite-sex domestic partner, or parent are granted a leave of absence. Family and medical leave includes, for example:
    • A serious health condition of the employee, the employee's child, spouse, same or opposite-sex domestic partner, or parent
    • Bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster care child
For more information, speak with your supervisor, HR contact in your department, or the Employee Relations specialist for your vice chancellor area.
Note: This page has a friendly link that's easy to remember: http://blink.ucsd.edu/go/militaryleave
Notice: The information on this page summarizes provisions of university policies and/or collective bargaining agreements. Refer to the Personnel Policies for Staff Members (PPSM) and local implementing procedures or applicable collective bargaining agreement for full text of referenced information.