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Employee & Labor Relations
A Resource for County of San Mateo Employees, Supervisors, and Managers
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AFSCME MOU 2021-2024
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OSS MOU 2021-2026
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SEIU MOU 2021-2024
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UAPD MOU 2022-2025
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OSS MOU 2021-2026
PDA MOU 2022-2025
SEIU MOU 2021-2024
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UAPD MOU 2022-2025
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Confidential Resolution 2022-2024
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Management Resolution 2022-2024
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Unrepresented Attorney Resolution 2022-2024
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17. Leaves of Absence
Employee Relations Handbook
01. Introduction to the Employee Relations Handbook
02. Documentation
03. Probationary Periods
04. Introduction to Performance & Conduct
05. The Skelly Process
06. Performance
07. Conduct
08. Conducting Employee Investigations
09. Tardiness & Absenteeism
10. Employee Assistance Program
11. Overview – Grievances & Appeals
12. The Grievance Process
13. The Civil Service Appeal Process
14. Classified & Unclassified Employment
15. Seniority & Layoffs
16. Work Schedules
17. Leaves of Absence
18. Labor Relations
19. Reference Checks
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Leaves of Absence (LOA)
The County’s Leave of Absence Request Form can be accessed online at: http://hr.smcgov.org/documents/leave-absence-form There...
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A. If a Leave of Absence is approved, do I have to hold the employee’s position vacant?
The granting of a leave of absence also grants the employee the right to return to a position in the...
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B. What is a Leave of Absence for Illness or Injury (Medical Leave)?
Leaves of absence for a non-job incurred illness or injury may be granted for a maximum of twenty-six...
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C. What is Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)?
Every medical leave of absence must be evaluated to determine whether or not it meets the criteria for...
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D. What conditions must be met for an employee to be eligible for FMLA/CFRA consideration?
In order for an employee to be eligible for FMLA/CFRA, the following conditions must be met: The employee...
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D.01 What is a “Serious Health Condition”?
There are very specific circumstances under which an employee is entitled to FMLA/CFRA leave. Complex...
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D.02 What should be included on the medical certification form from the doctor?
For an employee’s own illness: The date on which the serious health condition commenced; The probable...
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D.03 What is “Reduced” or “Intermittent” FMLA/CFRA leave?
Depending on the specific medical condition, this leave may be taken in blocks of time or intermittently....
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D.04 How do I know whether a request for time off should be considered FMLA?
An employee does not have to specifically request an “FMLA leave” and does not have to use the term “FMLA”...
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D.05 How does designating a leave of absence as FMLA/CFRA benefit the employee?
The main benefit for regular County employees is that the County continues to pay its share of the health...
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E. What is a Parental Leave of Absence?
Parental leave allows employees, regardless of gender, to take a period of time not to exceed thirteen...
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F. What is a Personal Leave of Absence?
Employees can request a leave of absence for personal reasons for a period not to exceed thirteen bi-weekly...
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G. Can different types of leaves of absence be combined?
A female employee giving birth to a child can request a medical leave of absence for the period she is...
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H. How are leaves of absence approved and how are the forms processed?
The employee should submit a “Leave of Absence Request Form” to his/her supervisor, who will review the...
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I. What process is used when an employee returns to work after a leave of absence?
When an employee is on a medical leave of absence, he or she must provide a statement from his/her medical...
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I.01 Leave of Absence Instructions and Information
This Leave of Absence Request Form should be used to request time off from work in excess of two biweekly...
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Types of Leave and How They May Interconnect
Leave of Absence for Illness or Injury (Medical Leave) Leaves of absence for medical reasons or on account...
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