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Leave Policies
PPSM-2.210: Absence from Work
UC Policy
This systemwide policy provides direction for the accrual, use and recording of all paid and unpaid leave available to eligible Professional and Support Staff (PSS), Managers and Senior Professionals (MSP), and Senior Management Group (SMG) members. In addition, the policy explains the types of time off benefits available to assist employees in managing events requiring time away from work.
UCR Local Procedure

 


Note: This local procedure is currently under review. If there is a discrepancy between the local procedure and the UC Policy, reference the UC Policy. 

(UCR) is committed to administering requests by employees for time off from work fairly and to treat similarly situated employees consistently. While eligibility and leave entitlements vary under Family Medical Leave and California Family Rights and other legislated leave provisions, this local procedure provides direction for the campus to understand the Leave of Absence process at UCR.
UC UCR Administrative Leave - Supplemental Guidelines
UC Policy
Administrative Leave: III-F, pages 42-44
UCR Policy

 
These supplemental guidelines are to be used in situations where unforeseen natural disasters or other emergencies such as wildfires, earthquakes or severe flooding impact an employee’s ability to report to work. Supervisors and managers are encouraged to provide maximum flexibility when considering employee requests, including identifying short-term options for telecommuting or alternate work schedules.
Catastrophic Leave
UC Policy


Catastrophic Leave: III-B, page 16
UCR Policy

 
(UCR) is committed to administering requests by employees for time off from work fairly and to treat similarly situated employees consistently. While eligibility and leave entitlements vary under Family Medical Leave and California Family Rights and other legislated leave provisions, this local procedure provides direction for the campus to understand the Leave of Absence process at UCR.
Holidays
UC Policy


Holidays: III-H, pages 47-48
Leave of Absence
UC Policy


This systemwide policy provides direction for the accrual, use and recording of all paid and unpaid leave available to eligible Professional and Support Staff (PSS), Managers and Senior Professionals (MSP), and Senior Management Group (SMG) members.

Leaves Related to Live Events: III-D, pages 21-37
Military Related Leaves
UC Policy


This systemwide policy provides direction for the accrual, use and recording of all paid and unpaid leave available to eligible Professional and Support Staff (PSS), Managers and Senior Professionals (MSP), and Senior Management Group (SMG) members.

In addition, the salary supplement policy describes what is provided to those University academic and staff personnel serving on active military duty in support of an ongoing overseas military mobilization campaign.

Additional information for those going on military leave or on extended military leave is provided on UCnet and the FAQs.

Military and Other service-Related Leaves: IIIE, pages 38-42
UCR Military Leave

Military Related Leaves & Benefits
This Human Resources presentation describes the type of military leaves available and any associated benefits as well as procedural information regarding compensation benefits coverage during your leave.
Reproductive Loss Leave
UCR Policy


The University of California (UC) enhanced leave programs and policies are designed to help employees balance their work and personal lives. UC’s leave options expanded to provide eligible employees with protected leave following a reproductive loss, and this change aligns with California legislation that became effective January 1, 2024.
Sick Leave
UC Policy


This systemwide policy provides direction for the accrual, use and recording of all paid and unpaid leave available to eligible Professional and Support Staff (PSS), Managers and Senior Professionals (MSP), and Senior Management Group (SMG) members.

Sick Leave: III-C , pages 16-21
UCR Policy

UCR Local Procedure - Expanded Sick Leave
This local procedure on Expanded Sick Leave is to provide guidance on when and how to use expanded sick leave and protected sick leave if designated.
Vacation Leave
UC Policy


This systemwide policy provides direction for the accrual, use and recording of all paid and unpaid leave available to eligible Professional and Support Staff (PSS), Managers and Senior Professionals (MSP), and Senior Management Group (SMG) members.

Vacation: III-B, pages 12-16
UCR 


This local procedure for maximum vacation leave accrual shall be used to inform the campus of the requirements and procedures for an employee who reaches the maximum accrual and cannot schedule vacation within 60 working days of reaching the maximum accrual limit due to operational considerations to bring their vacation accrual below the maximum allowed by policy.

  • The Employee Request to Exceed Maximum Vacation Accrual form must be filled out and submitted to your supervisor.
  • The job aid - Request to Exceed Maximum Vacation Accrual Limit & GTE Form Job Aid - transactor describes the supervisor approval process at the campus level before there is an update to UCPath.
  • The job aid - Request to Exceed Maximum Vacation Accrual Limit & GTE Form Job Aid - employee describes the employee steps needed and the approval process at the campus level before there is an update to UCPath.
Work-Incurred Illness and Injury
UC Policy


This systemwide policy provides direction for the accrual, use and recording of all paid and unpaid leave available to eligible Professional and Support Staff (PSS), Managers and Senior Professionals (MSP), and Senior Management Group (SMG) members. 

Sick Leave: III-C , pages 16-21