Overview:
If you are unable to work due to your own serious health condition, you may qualify for job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and/or the California Family Rights Act (CFRA).
| Description | Examples |
| * Leave can be taken all at once for a set period of time. * Leave can be taken in separate blocks, as needed * Work schedule may be temporarily reduced. | * 6 weeks for surgery recovery * Every Friday for ongoing therapy. * Work 4 hours/day instead of 8 hours/day |
Family Medical Leave 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 medical certification
What You Get:
- Job-protected leave
- Continuation of group health insurance
- Job restoration
- Retaliation protection
Steps to Take:
- Submit a leave request form
- Have your healthcare provider complete medical documentation
Related Resources:
- IDAM Request Form or Leave of Absence Request
- Link to Medical Certification for Employee’s Serious Health Condition
- FML Return to Work Form
- Kaiser Information
- Leaves Checklist
- Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Guide (US Department of Labor)
- Family Care and Medical Leave & Pregnancy Disability Leave (Civil Rights Department)
- Disability (UC Net)
- UCRP Service Credit (UC Net)
- Employee Assistance Program
- My Family @ Berkeley Lab
