Leaves of Absence
In accordance with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), the North Orange County Community College District provides eligible employees the opportunity to take unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons.
A leave of absence request is based on an employee's serious health condition or the serious health condition of an employee's spouse, child, parent or member of the immediate household and must be accompanied by a verifying medical certification from a licensed physician. All leave of absence requests will be verified and processed through the Office of Human Resources.
Employees requesting a leave of absence (continuous or intermittent) are required to provide at least 30-day advance notice when the need is foreseeable and such notice is practical. If the need for leave is not foreseeable (e.g., an emergency medical situation), employees must notify Human Resources as soon as practicable and should comply with the District’s normal call-in procedures for an absence or tardiness.
Know Your Rights
Different circumstances give an employee rights to specific types of Leaves and benefits.
Additional Resources and Information
- California School Teachers Association (CSEA), Article 15, Leaves
- United Faculty Association (UF), Article 13, Leaves of Absence
- Adjunct Faculty United, Article 14, Leaves of Absence
Employees are required to obtain a current medical note or medical certification from a licensed physician. Please work with your physician to gather the necessary information or use one of the template forms provided below:
- Certification of Health Care Provider - Pregnancy
- FMLA Health Care Provider Certification – Self
- FMLA Health Care Provider Certification – Family Member
- FMLA Military Family Leave Certification – Exigency
- FMLA Military Caregiver Leave Certification – Serious Injury or Illness of a Current Servicemember
- FMLA Military Caregiver Leave Certification – Serious Injury or Illness of a Veteran
Note: If your request for leave is due to an active military service order, please submit the Employee Leave of Absence Request Form and include a copy of your active military service order.
How to Request a Leave of Absence
To request a leave of absence, complete the Employee Leave of Absence Request Form, gather supporting documentation, and email all forms to hr-leaves@nocccd.edu. The Office of Human Resources will review all information for completion and determine leave eligibility. IMPORTANT! Any employee who expects to be out on a leave of absence for five (5) or more days is required to submit a leave request and supporting documentation.
A Human Resources team member may contact you if additional information is required. Upon review, you will be emailed regarding the status of your request for leave, which will include your leave eligibility, expected return to work date, and other important leave details.
Request a Leave
Please submit to
hr-leaves@nocccd.edu
with all supporting documentation.
Faxes can be sent to
(714) 808-4802.
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