Applying for Parental Leave
Related Download: Applying for Parental Leave, The Process (PDF)
Step 1: Employee
If you are a birth parent:
- Notifies Principal/Supervisor of dates for Extended Leave of Absence
- Completes Form A
- Gives Health Care Provider appropriate medical form
- Secures Substitute, if required
If you are a non-birth parent:
- Notifies Principal/Supervisor of dates for Extended Leave of Absence
- Completes Form A
- Provides Child’s Proof of Birth or Birth Certificate, or Family— Certification of Health Care Provider
Step 2: Health Care Provider
The Health Care Provider Completes the appropriate form:
Step 3: Employee
Returns original completed forms to Leaves Office 30 days prior to extended leave start date.
- In Person: 6400 Uptown Blvd. NE Suite 210 East Tower
- By Mail: Human Resources – Leaves Office, P. O. Box 25704 Albuquerque, NM 87125
Step 4: Leaves Office
- Processes and mails approved/denied leave letter to employee’s home address
- Sends copy to Principal/Supervisor
Step 5: Principal/Supervisor Secretary
- Applies correct Leave of Absence Code for Payroll reporting
- Tracks FMLA Usage
Step 6: Employee
If you are a birth parent:
- Calls to schedule an afternoon reinstatement appointment
- Provides Proof of Birth or Medical Clearance at end of leave
If you are a non-birth parent:
- Calls to schedule an afternoon reinstatement appointment