Eligibility - Family Medical Leave

Full-time and part-time employees (excluding student employees) employed for at least one academic year or 12 months (does not have to be continuous) preceding the leave are eligible. Non-represented (Confidential and MPP), student employees, Unit 1 (UAPD), Unit 6 (Teamsters), Unit 8 (SUPA) and Unit 10 (IOUE) must have been employed at least one academic year or 12 months and must actually work 1,250 hours in the 12 months preceding the leave to be eligible.  Employment includes appointments at any CSU campus, or any other California state agency.  Under CSU FML, all prior state service is counted towards CSU FML eligibility, regardless of any breaks in service.  Additionally, any National Guard or Reserve military duty is also counted toward the 12-month eligibility requirement.  

Student employees are eligible for CSU FML, if employed for at least one year (does not need to be continuous) and have worked at least 1,250 hours in the 12 months preceding the leave. Student employees, who are not otherwise eligible for benefits, are entitled to the unpaid leave and reinstatement rights only.