We are your resource for guidance and coordination when you need to be away from work for your own medical condition, including pregnancy, the medical condition of a family member, military leave, or for parental bonding.

The leave of absence information described here is NOT applicable to a work-related injury.
When a leave of absence is needed because of a work-related injury, please contact Workers’ Compensation.

 

Open Enrollment starts October 30th, 2025

Changes are coming! Make changes and enroll from Thursday, Oct. 30 at 8 a.m. to Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at 5 p.m. The Open Enrollment website for 2026 benefits will be available beginning Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. Please visit the UCnet webpage for an overview of the upcoming changes and available resources to help you make informed decisions. 

* Leaves for Academic titles are administered through Academic Personnel, please click here for Academic Personnel.

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Submit a ticket in HR ServiceNow to request a leave.

If you do not know your UCSBNetID and/or password, or are unable to login, please contact
the ITS service center at: https://ithelp.ucsb.edu or call (805) 893-5000.

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Returning to work

 

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