Victims of Domestic Violence Leave
Victims of violence include individuals who have experienced:
- Domestic violence
- Sexual assault
- Stalking
- Violent threats
- Acts involving a dangerous weapon
- Any violence causing injury
- Jury service or appearing in court as a witness under subpoena or court order.
- Seeking protection such as restraining order for yourself or your child.
- Safety planning or taking actions to protect yourself or your family from future violence.
- Attending court hearings or other legal proceedings related to the violence.
- Obtaining or providing childcare or dependent care to keep them safe after violence.
- Caring for a family member recovering from injuries caused by violence.
- Accessing legal, medical, counseling, housing, or victim services.
Notice
Employees must provide reasonable advanced notice and substantiation as outlined below, unless doing so is not feasible.
Documentation Requirements
The employee shall provide documentation that reasonably verifies that the crime or abuse occurred to themselves or an immediate family member. Documentation includes, but is not limited to:
- A police report naming the employee or immediate family member as the victim or witness
- A court order related to protection or separation from the perpetrator
- A written statement from a licensed medical provider, counselor, or victim advocate confirming the employee received treatment or support services
- A signed personal statement from the employee or someone acting on their behalf verifying the reason for the absence
This documentation must reasonably confirm that a qualifying crime or abuse occurred.
Reasonable Accommodations
Campuses shall provide reasonable accommodations for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, who request an accommodation for the safety of the victim while at work. Reasonable accommodation may include but is not limited to implementing the following safety measures:
- including a transfer to another department,
- reassignment,
- modified schedule,
- changed work telephone,
- changed workstation,
- installed lock,
- assistance in documenting domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or other crime that occurs in the workplace,
- an implemented safety procedure, or another adjustment to a job structure, workplace facility, or work requirement in response to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or other crime,
- referral to a victim assistance organization.
Victims of domestic violence cannot exceed the unpaid leave time allowed under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which is up to 12 weeks. FMLA leave may be used for health-related issues resulting from domestic violence, either for the employee’s own serious health or to care for a qualifying family member with such a condition.
Compensation Options
Employees may use vacation, Personal Holiday (PH), sick leave or Compensatory Time Off (CTO) that is otherwise available to the employee in accordance with policy or the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
All university programs, activities and opportunities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. For more details, please visit the University Statement on Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment.
General Inquiries
Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM I Email: hrscsc@cpp.edu I Phone: 909-869-3733
3801 W. Temple Ave, Pomona, CA 91768
Student Services Building 121, Second Floor
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