With proper approval, an official Leave of Absence may be taken for a period not to exceed one year for the following reasons:
- Illness, disability, or pregnancy (when FMLA/CFRA and/or PDL has been exhausted or doesn’t apply);
- To take a course of study which will increase the employee's usefulness on return;
- Other personal reasons acceptable to the authority whose approval is required.
Employees who are not on protected leaves (FMLA, CFRA, and/or PDL) must apply for a Leave of Absence (LOA), regardless of whether the origin of the illness/injury is work-related or non-work-related. Leaves of Absence must be requested in writing, and only fully completed requests will be considered for approval. It is important to note that approval of a Leave of Absence request is not automatic. Leave requests will be evaluated based on your department’s operational needs, workload demands, and ability to accommodate your continued absence.
Leave of Absence request forms are available on the HR Toolbox tab on Work Force Exchange or from your Department Representative. During any Leave of Absence, it remains your responsibility to communicate with your supervisor regarding your leave status and anticipated return to work date.