What Leave is Right for Me & How Do I Apply?
Medical Leave
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For a serious health condition for an employee
FMLASource
Administrator for all Medical, Family Medical, Pregnancy/Parental, Child Illness, COVID, Military, & ADA leave of absencesEmail: fmlacenter@fmlasource.com
Phone: 833-515-0763
Call Center Hours: Monday - Friday 5:30am-7:30 pm PST
Website: www.fmlasource.com
The best time to call and speak to FMLASource's customer service is:-
- After 12:00pm PST
- The busiest times to call are Mondays and the day following holiday weekends. Instead of calling, a leave request or accommodation may be requested either through FMLASource's website or their mobile app.
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Family Medical Leave
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For a serious health condition of an employee's covered family member
FMLASource
Administrator for all Medical, Family Medical, Pregnancy/Parental, Child Illness, COVID, Military, & ADA leave of absencesEmail: fmlacenter@fmlasource.com
Phone: 833-515-0763
Call Center Hours: Monday - Friday 5:30am-7:30 pm PST
Website: www.fmlasource.com
The best time to call and speak to FMLASource's customer service is:-
- After 12:00pm PST
- The busiest times to call are Mondays and the day following holiday weekends. Instead of calling, a leave request or accommodation may be requested either through FMLASource's website or their mobile app.
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Pregnancy Leave
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For a serious health condition related to pregnancy, and/or recovery from giving birth
Questions about planning your Pregnancy or Parental Leave?
FMLASource
Administrator for all Medical, Family Medical, Pregnancy/Parental, Child Illness, COVID, Military, & ADA leave of absencesEmail: fmlacenter@fmlasource.com
Phone: 833-515-0763
Call Center Hours: Monday - Friday 5:30am-7:30 pm PST
Website: www.fmlasource.com
The best time to call and speak to FMLASource's customer service is:-
- After 12:00pm PST
- The busiest times to call are Mondays and the day following holiday weekends. Instead of calling, a leave request or accommodation may be requested either through FMLASource's website or their mobile app.
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Parental Leave
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To bond with and care for an employee's newborn, newly adopted or newly placed foster child under 18 years of age, or newly adopted or newly placed foster child, 18 years of age or older who is incapable of self-care because of a physical or mental impairment
Questions about planning your Pregnancy or Parental Leave?
FMLASource
Administrator for all Medical, Family Medical, Pregnancy/Parental, Child Illness, COVID, Military, & ADA leave of absencesEmail: fmlacenter@fmlasource.com
Phone: 833-515-0763
Call Center Hours: Monday - Friday 5:30am-7:30 pm PST
Website: www.fmlasource.com
The best time to call and speak to FMLASource's customer service is:-
- After 12:00pm PST
- The busiest times to call are Mondays and the day following holiday weekends. Instead of calling, a leave request or accommodation may be requested either through FMLASource's website or their mobile app.
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Sick Child Leave
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For an employee's child illness or injury that is not a serious health condition or school or daycare closure due to a public health emergency
FMLASource
Administrator for all Medical, Family Medical, Pregnancy/Parental, Child Illness, COVID, Military, & ADA leave of absencesEmail: fmlacenter@fmlasource.com
Phone: 833-515-0763
Call Center Hours: Monday - Friday 5:30am-7:30 pm PST
Website: www.fmlasource.com
The best time to call and speak to FMLASource's customer service is:-
- After 12:00pm PST
- The busiest times to call are Mondays and the day following holiday weekends. Instead of calling, a leave request or accommodation may be requested either through FMLASource's website or their mobile app.
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Military Leave
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Military Leave
FMLASource
Administrator for all Medical, Family Medical, Pregnancy/Parental, Child Illness, COVID, Military, & ADA leave of absencesEmail: fmlacenter@fmlasource.com
Phone: 833-515-0763
Call Center Hours: Monday - Friday 5:30am-7:30 pm PST
Website: www.fmlasource.com
The best time to call and speak to FMLASource's customer service is:-
- After 12:00pm PST
- The busiest times to call are Mondays and the day following holiday weekends. Instead of calling, a leave request or accommodation may be requested either through FMLASource's website or their mobile app.
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ADA Workplace Accommodation
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ADA Workplace Accommodation
Portland Public Schools & the ADA Webpage: https://www.pps.net/Page/15679
FMLASource
Administrator for all Medical, Family Medical, Pregnancy/Parental, Child Illness, COVID, Military, & ADA leave of absencesEmail: fmlacenter@fmlasource.com
Phone: 833-515-0763
Call Center Hours: Monday - Friday 5:30am-7:30 pm PST
Website: www.fmlasource.com
The best time to call and speak to FMLASource's customer service is:-
- After 12:00pm PST
- The busiest times to call are Mondays and the day following holiday weekends. Instead of calling, a leave request or accommodation may be requested either through FMLASource's website or their mobile app.
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Short Leave
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For absences that are three (3) days or less
- Complete the Short Leave Request Form
- Submit your completed request form directly to your supervisor
IMPORTANT: Anytime employees are missing work for more than three (3) days due to their own serious health condition, to care for a family member's serious health condition, or for a military leave, they are likely eligible for leave through federal and/or state law that provides employees with certain job protections. In these cases, employees are directed to contact FMLASource to open a request for leave. - Complete the Short Leave Request Form
Vacation Requests
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For employees who are eligible for vacation
- Submit your vacation request directly to your supervisor by email. No request form is necessary.
All Other Leaves
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The contracted leaves listed below are administered by Portland Public Schools.
To request one of the contract leaves listed below, please do the following:
- Complete the Leave of Absence Request Form
- Submit your completed request form to the PPS Leaves Team at leave@pps.net
- Complete the Leave of Absence Request Form
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Association/Federal/Union Leave
(Applies to PAT/PSFP only)
Those serving as representatives for their union should contact the Leave team if they have questions about their leave. Annual application/notification is required.
(Applies to PAT/PSFP only)
If you would like an unpaid leave to campaign or serve in political office, submit a completed Leave Request Form to leave@pps.net at least 30 days prior to the start of your leave.
(Applies to PAT only)
You may apply to participate in a teaching exchange program, foreign military training program, Peace Corps, Teacher Corps, Job Corps, VISTA or teach in an institution of high learning, by completing the Leave Request Form at least 60 days in advance of the start date. If you are applying for a full-year leave applications are due by March 1 prior to your planned time off. Email the application to leave@pps.net. Each program has slightly different requirements so once we receive the application, we will get back to you with additional information.
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Career Development: Study Leave or Student Teaching Leave
(Career Development and Study Leave: Applies to PAT employees only)
Review Article 17.4.5 and 17.4.6 of the Portland Area Teachers (PAT) Contract for more information about Career Development and Study Leaves.
(Student Teaching Leave: Applies to PFSP employees only)
Review Article 21 of the Portland Federation of School Professionals (PFSP) contract for more information about PFSP Student Teaching Leaves and application process.
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Unpaid Childcare
- Complete the Leave of Absence Request Form
- Submit your completed request form to the PPS Leaves Team at leave@pps.net
NOTE: If you want to extend your leave for the school year following your pregnancy/parental/childcare leave, submit your request form to the PPS Leaves Team no later than April 15th.
- Complete the Leave of Absence Request Form
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Other/Special Leaves
If none of the above categories match your specific circumstances, you may be eligible for a Special Leave of Absence:
- Complete the Leave of Absence Request Form and include/attach a written statement explaining your need for an unpaid special leave of absence.
- Submit your completed request form and written statement to the PPS Leaves Team at leave@pps.net.
NOTE: These unique situations may require additional time for review.
- Complete the Leave of Absence Request Form and include/attach a written statement explaining your need for an unpaid special leave of absence.
