SUBJECT:  Formal Review of Proposed Revisions to UC Personnel
                     Policy 43.C/Leave of Absence - Family and Medical Leave

This Notice is provided to announce the formal review of proposed revisions to UC Personnel Policy 43/Leave of Absence, Section C/Family and Medical Leave. The proposed Policy changes would extend Family and Medical Leave coverage to eligible employees who have domestic partners. Additionally, the proposed revisions would affirm the University's objectives to offer the broadest array of employee benefits financially possible, and recognize the diverse needs of the University community.

In addition to the proposed revisions in Section 43.C, some reformatting and technical changes have been made. UC Policy 43/Leave of Absence is accessible on the UC Office of the President's website at:
http://atyourservice.ucop.edu/employees/policies/proposed_policies

Comments regarding the proposed Policy revisions must be submitted by Monday, December 9, 2002, to Jonnie Craig-Winston, Director of Policy Development and Quality of Work/Life, at jcraig@ucsd.edu or (858) 534-8037.

                                                Rogers Davis
                                                Assistant Vice Chancellor -
                                                Human Resources