Overview:
Mental health conditions may qualify as serious health conditions and for job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and/or the California Family Rights Act (CFRA).
| Description | Examples |
| Time off for mental health treatment or recovery. | *If unable to perform essential job functions because of anxiety and need time away. *If you need time off for therapy visits. *If you need a reduced schedule for 4 hours instead of 8. |
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:
- Up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave
- Continued health insurance
Steps to Take:
- Submit a leave request form
- Have your health provider complete the medical certification form
- Send documents to idam@lbl.gov
Related Resources:
- Leave and Accommodation Request Form
- Medical Certification for Employee’s Serious Health Condition
- FML Return to Work Form
- 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 Insurance Information (UC Net)
- UCRP Service Credit (UC Net)
- Employee Assistance Program
- My Family @ Berkeley Lab
- UCRP Service Credit (UC Net)
