California- Teacher looking into FMLA, stat leave, using my sick time
Hi everyone,
I'm in California- work at Long Beach Unified School District. On the off-chance someone here has been through this- I'm trying to navigate being able to have time off work to help my mom.
I was told I have 5 days/school year to help a family member. Well, that's been used. I have plenty of sick time, but I am supposed to use that just for me. My secretary and HRS have said I can use my sick time if I need a mental health day, but if it becomes a pattern, I may need to use Stat leave (which is half pay). If I take FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) time, it is unpaid, but the State of California may kick in to cover part of my lost wages.
Thanks.
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Oh I'm not looking to be her full-time caretaker. I just need to know what options are available for me in terms of taking time now and then, doctor's appointments, etc. or a little more time when I move her. I guess I wanted to know if anyone else had been through this same thing. My job is secure. I am tempted to use my own sick time as long as I can... wondering if a doctor (my psychiatrist for example) could verify that I need "mental health days" to take care of these needs. Just trying to figure out how to do it...
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Does your employer offer intermittent FMLA?
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this article explains it: In all cases, FMLA is unpaid. https://www.plblaw.com/what-is-stress-leave-and-are-california-workers-entitled-to-it-get-the-facts-today/#:~:text=Can%20I%20take%20time%20off,Medical%20Leave%20Act%20(FMLA).
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The paid sick leave law provides that an employer shall provide paid sick days for the following purposes:
- (1) Diagnosis, care, or treatment of an existing health condition of, or preventive care for, an employee or an employee’s family member.
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