POLICY

A. Purpose

This policy describes the use of unpaid personal leave to eligible Berkeley Lab employees.

B. Persons Affected

This policy applies to non-represented career employees. Represented employees should consult their collective bargaining agreement.

C. Exceptions

Requests for exceptions that exceed what is allowed under current policy or that are not expressly addressed by current policy are considered exceptions to policy. A request for an exception to policy requires, at a minimum, the approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

D. Policy Statement

1. A career employee may be granted unpaid leave for personal reasons. In granting such a leave, the division director will consider the best interests of Berkeley Lab. Reinstatement will be to the same or, at the division's discretion, a similar position in the same division provided that the employee returns to work immediately following termination of the leave.
2. If the employee would have been laid off or terminated had the employee actually been working during the leave period, the employee will be afforded the same considerations afforded other employees who are laid off pursuant to the provisions of the:

• • Terms and Conditions of Employment policy
  • Reduction in Force policy
  • Corrective Action and Discipline policy 

E. Roles and Responsibilities

Managers, supervisors, and employees have the responsibility to adhere to the provisions of this policy.

F. Definitions/Acronyms

None

G. Recordkeeping Requirements

None

H. Implementing Documents

None

I. Contact Information

For more information, contact your division's Human Resources Field team..
Feedback on HR policies or procedures is welcomed. Send comments to [email protected].

J. Revision History

DOCUMENT INFORMATION

Source Requirements Documents

University of California Personnel Policies for Staff Members (PPSM) 2.21, Absence from Work

Implementing Documents

None