Benefits
Fresno State Leave Programs
Fresno State provides Faculty, Staff and Administrators (MPP) with the opportunity
to apply for time away from work for medical or non-medical reasons for self or for
family care.
Fresno State Leave Programs
Fresno State provides Faculty, Staff and Administrators (MPP) with the opportunity to apply for time away from work for medical or non-medical reasons for self or for family care.
Several types of leave may be available depending on your specific situation. For more details about the available programs, see the options listed below.
Please note: Time off is approved in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), and Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. Employees who are absent from work for more than five (5) consecutive workdays are required to follow the medical leave of absence process. Failure to do so may delay or impact eligibility for leave benefits.
To discuss your leave options, you may schedule a confidential appointment with a Leave Coordinator. Meetings can take place in person, by phone, or via Zoom. Eligibility and use of leave credits are determined on a case-by-case basis.
To discuss the need for a Leave of Absence, please contact:
Jennifer Olsen
Confidential Leaves and Accommodations Coordinator
jennolsen@mail.fresnostate.edu
559.278.5345
CSU Family Medical Leave
California Pregnancy Disability leave
Your Rights as a Pregnant Employee
Pregnancy Disability Fact Sheet
Parental Leave
Unpaid Parental Leave (R03/R04 Only)
This leave typically runs concurrently with CSU FML, PDL, ECML, and paid Parental Leave. Refer to your Collective Bargaining Agreement for full details.
Education Code Maternity Leave (ECML)
Permanent female employees may be eligible for up to 12 months of unpaid leave due
to pregnancy, childbirth, or recovery, under Education Code section 89519.
This leave runs concurrently with PDL, CSU FML, and Parental Leave and may be combined
with other leave types for up to one year of protected time off. Not applicable to
Units 3 or 4.
Leave Without Pay
An eligible employee may request a Leave Without Pay (LWOP) of up to one year.
LWOP is granted based on applicable collective bargaining agreements or Title 5 and
often runs concurrently with other leave programs.
Military Leave
Those called to active duty may receive up to 30 days of paid leave per fiscal year for emergency, temporary, or indefinite assignments, based on eligibility requirements.
Organ Donor Leave
After using all sick leave, employees may receive up to 30 days for organ donation or 5 days for bone marrow.
Reproductive Loss Leave
The leave is generally unpaid, but employees may use available leave credits depending on eligibility.
Victims of Violence Leave
Employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking may request
time off to seek medical treatment, counseling, legal assistance, relocation support,
or safety planning services.
Leave may be unpaid, but eligible employees can apply available leave credits, and
job protections apply under California law.
Catastrophic Leave Donation Program
Leave may be used for the employee’s illness or injury, or to care for an eligible family member. All other leave credits must be used first.
Non-Industrial Disability Insurance (NDI)
Non-Industrial Disability Insurance (NDI) provides wage replacement to eligible employees
who cannot work due to a non-work-related disability.
This benefit is managed by the California Employment Development Department (EDD)
and begins once leave credits are used.