UCOP Human Resources
Accommodation & Leave Services
Accommodation & Leave Services provides support to UCOP staff, supervisors and managers with occupational and non-occupational health issues, family medical needs, ergonomic consultation, and mitigate potential risks in our workforce in compliance with UC Personnel Policy for Staff Members, Collective Bargaining Agreements, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act.
Our services include:
- Leave administration and management
- Disability accommodation and workplace adjustments
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and California Family Rights Act (CFRA) guidance
- Workers' Compensation coordination and management
- Return-to-work and transitional work support
- Leave, disability plan benefits and payroll consultation
- Ergonomics program
- Medical separation
- Employee relations support
Contact our Accomodation & Leave Team
Accommodation & Leave Resources:
Disability Accommodation
UCOP provides reasonable accommodation to all staff who have a disability or become disabled and need assistance to perform the essential functions of their positions.
Disability Benefits
UC Short-term and long-term disability and other benefits are available to eligible employees as partial wage replacement during a disability period. Please review employee disability benefits https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/benefits/health-welfare/disability/
Ergonomic Services and Support Link
UCOP has developed a comprehensive Ergonomics Program to address computer workstation safety. Perform an ergonomics assessment using the RSS Computer Ergonomics solution. Accessible 24/7 from a computer, RSS Computer Ergonomics is an online solution that provides insights into how an employee’s workstation fits and meets their needs. The self-assessment helps identify ergonomic risks, such as repetitive tasks that can cause injuries, improper work area setup, and improper use of tools, which can result in the development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
Family Medical Leave (FML)
Family and Medical Leave (FML) is job-protected leave without compensation provided under any of the following statutes: The Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) California’s Pregnancy Disability Leave Law (PDLL)
Worker's Compensation/Workplace Injury
Workers' Comp is a no-fault, employer-paid insurance system designed to assure that employees who sustain work-related injury or illness receive complete medical attention for the injury or illness, and a degree of financial and other support in returning to gainful work.