Leaves of Absence
In accordance with federal and state leave laws, the Mt. San Jacinto Community College District provides eligible employees the opportunity to take unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons. For more detailed information, please refer to the Family Care and Medical Leave Policy. All leave of absence requests will be verified and processed through the Office of Human Resources.
Please click the links below to review and download the related documents outlining employee rights, responsibilities, and available leave options:
Leave Resources
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- DOL: Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act
- Fact Sheet #28: Family Medical Leave Act
- FMLA Frequently Asked Questions
- Employee’s Guide to the Family Medical Leave Act
California Family Rights Act (CFRA)
Pregnancy
- Family Care & Medical Leave, and Pregnancy Disability Leave
- Fact Sheet: Pregnancy Disability Leave
- Pregnancy Disability Rights and Obligations
- Quick Reference Guide for Pregnancy Disability and Child Bonding
- Time and Place to Pump at Work: Your Rights
Military
COVID-19 Resources and Updates
- COVID-19 Information for Employees
- Employee Health Check - Questionnaire
- COVID-19 Resources and Updates
Other
- Notice: Survivors of Violence and Family Members of Victims Rights to Leave and Accommodations
- Bereavement Leave
- Fact Sheet: Reproductive Loss Leave
Additional Resources
Medical Certification Forms
Employees are required to obtain current medical certification from their health care provider. Please work with your physician to gather the necessary information or use one of the template forms provided below:
- Certification of HealthCare Provider - Self
- Certification of Health Care Provider – Family Member/Spouse
- Certification of Health Care Provider - Pregnancy
American Fidelity - Disability Insurance (Short-Term Disability)
- FAQs - Disability Insurance Support
- Contact American Fidelity: 800-662-1113
Collective Bargaining Agreements
- California School Employee’s Association - CSEA
- California Faculty Association - CTA
- Communication Workers of America - CWA
Board Policies and Administrative Procedures
- AP 7340 - Leaves
- AP 7340 - Bereavement Leave
- AP 7348 - Accommodations
- BP 7340 - Leaves
- BP 7345 – Catastrophic Leave Program
Catastrophic Leave
For employees who wish to voluntarily donate leave balances to the District's Catastrophic Leave bank
Workers' Compensation
Contact Information
To request a leave of absence, or if you have any leave inquiries, please contact HR Analyst, Giselle Gil, at ggil@msjc.edu for any leave-related questions. The Office of Human Resources will review all information for completion and determine leave eligibility.
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, or we will let you know if additional information is required.
*IMPORTANT: If you have a need for a medical leave of absence beyond 5 days, please submit your leave request and supporting documentation.