The recent California winds and subsequent wildfires have impacted many in our campus community. We would like to offer our condolences to all those affected and those who have been evacuated from their homes due to fires. In addition to the fires, we are also aware that many employees have been impacted by the high winds which have caused mass power outages for employees and has resulted in school districts closing in high impacted areas.
In response to these unforeseeable circumstances, we are encouraging supervisors and managers to provide maximum flexibility when considering employee requests including identifying short-term options such as an alternate work schedule or applicable leaves to provide attention to their homes or to care for family members directly impacted.
Consistent with UCOP policy we want to share with you applicable provisions within the Absence from Work policy, should an employee be impacted by the fires or temporary power outage.
- PSS and MSP employees: PPSM 2.210 may be utilized on behalf of eligible employees who are impacted by the fire and mass power outage.
- SMG employees seeking leave should refer to >PPSM II - 46 (Administrative Leaves with Pay).
- Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA): employees covered by these agreements should review the leave provisions within their respective CBA.
Consistent with PPSM policy, an employee should inform his or her supervisor as far in advance as possible of the need to take time. As the need to take leave under these unforeseeable circumstances, an employee should inform his or her supervisor as soon as practicable of the need for leave. Employees must comply with all local procedures concerning notice requirements and any supporting documentation.