COVID-19 Leave Information for Teaching Assistants and Graduate Student Instructors

updated 11/12/2020 (UC EPAL extended through June 30, 2021)
updated 1/8/21 (FFCRA leaves removed; expired 12/31/20 - EPSL and EFML are no longer available)
updated 4/1/21 (2021 EPSL information added)
updated 7/12/21 (UC Expanded Paid Administrative Leave (EPAL) removed; expired 6/30/21)
updated 9/17/21 (time to use 2021 EPSL extended through June 30, 2022)
updated 10/7/21 (additional details on Extended EPSL)
updated 2/23/22 (new Extended EPSL22)

 

TAs and GSIs who are unable to continue to perform their duties, either temporarily or for an extended time, should notify their faculty supervisor and immediately contact their divisional academic personnel coordinator. The academic personnel coordinator will help determine the most appropriate leave type(s) and provide information and guidance to the appointee and faculty supervisor. Refer to Instructional Continuity for guidance. 

 

Extended Emergency Paid Sick Leave (Extended EPSL)

TAs and GSIs are eligible for Extended EPSL for any EPSL qualifying reason. Please refer to the COVID-Related Leave for Academic Employees webpage for more information.

• Extended EPSL will not be granted beyond the end date of the term appointment unless there is a subsequent academic appointment. 

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Extended Medical Leave

In accordance with Article 17 of the collective bargaining agreement, TAs and GSIs are eligible for up to four weeks of paid medical leave due to their own serious health condition or to care for a family member.