Certificated: Ras Singh
Phone: 510-784-2600 ext. 72796
Email: rs778@husd.us
Classified: Laura Calif
Phone: 510-784-2600 ext. 72510
Email: lcalif@husd.us
Leaves of Absences
A leave of absence is a period of time an employee takes away from his or her job while still holding their original title of employment from the beginning of the leave to when the leave ends.
A leave of absence might be taken for many reasons, a few of which are:
- Medical Leave
- Pregnancy Disability Leave
- Parental Leave
- Family Care Leave
Some leaves are mandated by federal or state law and others are outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreements between the labor unions and the district. Below is information on how to utilize available leaves when needed. For more detailed information, please review your Collective Bargaining Agreement.
How to utilize available leaves
When you are ill or medically unable to report to work for an extended period of time (5 or more consecutive days). A physician's statement must accompany the Request for Leave form.
Please refer to the Pregnancy Disability Leave Information Packet for more information.
This leave shall be granted and compensated in accordance with the Military and Veterans Code. Orders must be attached to the Request for Leave form.
Optional time off for personal reasons. This leave is unpaid and employee is responsible for all medical premiums that are typically deducted from your paycheck.
Child care leave may be granted to any employee in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
To care for a family member with a serious health condition. Must have at least 12 months of service with the District and have worked 1,250 hours before the leave begins. Eligible employees may take up to 12 work weeks. Eligibility is determined by using the rolling 12-month period beginning on the first date of the leave. Read more information about the rolling 12-month period.
