What are the UC/UCI leave policies applicable to workers’ compensation?

Resources

Extended Sick Leave Ballot Authorization

UC Policy PPSM 2.210: Absence from Work (Sick Leave Policy)

UCI Procedure 44: Work-Incured Illness and Injury 
UC Policy PPSM 66: Medical Separation UCI Procedure 66: Medical Separation Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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Supervisors are responsible and accountable for knowing and understanding workers’ compensation policies and procedures so that appropriate response and action is known before incidents occur.

Applicable policies and procedures are posted on the human resources portal.

SUPERVISOR FOLLOW-UP REQUIRED

Tracking absences from work – You as supervisor are responsible for tracking and reporting absences to the Workers’ Compensation unit due to work related injuries/illnesses in addition to responding to requests for reasonable accommodations. Note: A leave is a reasonable accommodation.

Common Workers' Compensation Questions

Definitions

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons with continuation of group health insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as if the employee had not taken leave.

Ballot Authorization is used when an eligible employee exhausts their accrued sick leave, remains disabled, and continues to receive temporary disability payments. Extended Sick Leave benefits may be received for a maximum of 26 weeks for any one injury or illness.