UC Employees Secure Expanded Paid Sick Leave Approval
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Starting from January 1, 2025, the University of California (UC) plans to expand paid sick leave for its employees, whether full-time or part-time, to support work-life balance. The revised leave policies will broaden paid sick leave eligibility, the reasons for using paid sick leave, the protection of leave for qualifying reasons, and the reinstatement period if an employee is rehired after job separation. Also, UC aims to expand paid leave options for represented staff employees and academic appointees, pending the compliance with collective bargaining requirements.
Expanded Paid Sick Leave Coming to UC Employees in 2025
UC is set to greatly enhance its paid sick leave policies starting Jan. 1, 2025, reflecting its commitment to supporting work-life balance. The revised leave policies will have substantial benefits for staff and academic personnel alike.
Key changes to these policies will include:
- Increased eligibility for paid sick leave, now extended to part-time employees
- Broadened criteria for utilising paid sick leave
- Introduction of “protected” paid sick leave allowing employees guaranteed leave for qualifying reasons
- Extension of the period for reinstating paid sick leave if an employee returns after employment separation
In addition to these changes, UC is also planning to augment paid leave options for represented staff employees and academic appointees, subject to appropriate collective bargaining requirements. Specific details can be found on the Systemwide HR Policy and Academic Personnel Manual Policy Issuance and Guidelines pages on UCOP.edu.
The expansion of paid sick leave will foster security and reassurance for UC employees, regardless of whether they work full-time or part-time. Coupled with rising wages and family-friendly benefits, these changes affirm UC’s position as an exceptional workplace. Further details will be provided as the Jan. 1, 2025 implementation date approaches.
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