Overview:
FMLA allows for Qualifying Exigency Leave or Military Caregiver Leave if you or a family member is serving in the military.
| Description | Examples |
| *Time off to care for an injured or ill service member. *Time off due to issues caused by a family members active duty or call to duty. | *Taking 8 weeks to care for son who was injured in active duty and needs care. *You take several separate days to take spouse to medical appointments. |
Eligibility:
- Must have worked for the lab for at least 12 months
- Must have worked 1,250 hours in the past 12 months
- Must provide declaration of relationship
What You Get:
- Up to 12 weeks of protected leave (Qualifying Exigency)
- Up to 26 weeks of protected leave (Military Caregiver Leave)
- Continued health benefits
Steps to Take:
- Request leave from IDAM
- Provide declaration of relationship
- If you are going out on Military leave, please contact your Human Resources Division Partner(s).
Related Resources:
- Leave and Accommodation Request Form
- Declaration of Relationship
- Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Guide (US Department of Labor)
- Family Care and Medical Leave & Pregnancy Disability Leave (Civil Rights Department)
- Paid Family Care and Bonding (if eligible)
- Employee Assistance Program
- My Family @ Berkeley Lab
- FML Exigency Leave Factsheet
- The Employee’s Guide to Military Family Leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act
- UCRP Service Credit (UC Net)
