Bereavement Leave — University of California RNs (UCSF, UC Davis & all UC)

In the event a nurse has a personal obligation with regard to funeral attendance/bereavement, up to five (5) days of accumulated sick leave, vacation, holiday, or accumulated compensatory time may, at the option of the nurse, be used. Accumulated sick leave will be used if the nurse does not exercise an option. Requests for such leave shall be made to the nurse's supervisor. I.

has a family-related need to be absent from work, but who does not meet the eligibility requirements of FML. However, such nurse shall not be eligible for any of the rights or benefits attached to FML. d. Notice 1) If the nurse learns of the event giving rise to the need for leave more than thirty (30) days in advance of the leave’s anticipated initiation date, the nurse shall give the University at least thirty (30) calendar days notice of the need for leave. A nurse who fails to give thirty (30) calendar days' notice for a foreseeable leave with no reasonable basis for the delay, may have the FML delayed until thirty (30) days after the date on which the nurse provides notice. 2) If the need for leave is foreseeable due to the planned medical treatment of the nurse or their family member, the nurse shall make reasonable efforts to schedule the treatment so as to avoid disruption to the …

4) Certification/Recertification a) If the University requires certification and/or re- certification, or if the nurse fails to provide requested certification, the nurse shall have fifteen (15) calendar days following the University's request to submit such certification, when practicable. Failure to provide certification for a foreseeable leave within the requested time may result in delay of the leave until the University receives the required certification. Failure to provide or perfect the certification for an unforeseeable leave within the requested time period may result in discontinuance of the leave until the required certification is provided. If the nurse fails to provide the required certification and the leave has not begun, the request for FML will be denied. If the leave has begun, the leave may be discontinued at the University's discretion; however, any leave taken need …

schedule, and if so, the probable duration of the need for such schedule, and, d) if the condition will result in periodic episodes of incapacity, an estimate of the anticipated duration and frequency of episodes of incapacity. 2) If FML Is Requested To Care For The Nurse's Family Member With A Serious Health Condition - When FML is requested so that the nurse may care for a family member with a serious health condition, the University may require that a nurse's request for leave be supported by written certification issued by the family member's health care provider. When the University requires certification the University shall provide the nurse a written notice of such requirement. The nurse may submit the required certification on a form provided by the University. In addition to certifying that the nurse's family member has a serious health condition, such certification shall inclu …

Sick leave cannot be used in excess of the Nurse's normally scheduled hours of work for the day or days for which the sick leave is claimed. Sick leave shall not be used prior to the time it is credited nor shall sick leave be used beyond a predetermined separation date. Sick leave is to be used for personal illness or disability, medical or dental appointments, and, as provided below, for illness or death of a family member. No Nurse shall be disciplined for reasonable use of sick leave. C.

1. A Nurse shall be permitted to use not more than thirty (30) calendar days of accrued sick leave in any calendar year when the Nurse is required to be in attendance or to provide care because of illness of the Nurse's spouse, domestic partner, parent, grandparent, child, grandchild or sibling. This provision also covers other related person(s) residing in the Nurse's household. 2. When sick leave is used as provided in this Section during Family and Medical Leave (FML) that a Nurse takes to care for a child, parent, spouse, or domestic partner, in accordance with Leaves of Absence, Article 20, §C.3., such time shall be deducted from the Nurse’s FML entitlement of twelve (12) work weeks in a calendar year. 3. When sick leave is used as provided in this Section during FML that the Nurse takes as Military Caregiver Leave, as defined in Leaves of Absence, Article 20, §C.6., such time shall …

University’s request may, at the discretion of the University, result in either: a) a delay of the leave until the required documentation is provided, or b) if the leave has not begun, it will be denied. If the leave has begun, the leave will not be designated as FML and may be discontinued by the University. f. Use of Paid Leave During FML FML is unpaid unless the nurse uses accrued paid leave (sick leave, vacation leave, or compensatory time) during FML as provided in this Section and or Section F of this Article. All time taken off as FML, whether the nurse is using accrued paid leave or taking unpaid leave, shall be deducted from the nurse’s FML entitlement. 1) A nurse on FML for their own serious health condition shall use accrued sick leave in accordance with the University's disability plan or as provided in Article 22, Work Incurred Injury and Illness Leave, if applicable. Nurses …

The University may use an oral reprimand or counseling memorandum as corrective action. Discipline may involve a written warning, suspension without pay for up to five (5) working days for eight (8) hour Nurses, four (4) working days for ten (10) hour Nurses, or three (3) working days for twelve (12) hour Nurses without prior notice; suspension beyond five (5) working days for eight (8) hour Nurses, four (4) working days for ten (10) hour Nurses, or three (3) working days for twelve (12) hour Nurses with notice; demotion for failure to meet performance standards, as defined in §C., below, or discharge. Nurses who are suspended without pay for up to five (5) working days for eight (8) hour Nurses, four (4) working days for ten (10) hour Nurses, or three (3) working days for twelve (12) hour Nurses, and who wish to contest the suspension, must grieve within the time limits established by t …