I’m currently in a very toxic work environment, and it’s starting to take a toll on my mental health. I’ve even begun experiencing some physical symptoms. I’d like to take a leave of absence, but I’m not sure how to begin the process. Where should I start, and has anyone here gone through something similar? I’m located in California.
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Yes, take FMLA otherwise known as Fu-k My Life, Ahhh! Immediately.
@cz it also doesn't guarantee you'll have the same role if/when you come back.
Who is paying for this in sweat and blood the rest of us? Enough of this shut down those offices
I just resigned many months ago for similar reasons and can tell you I have not looked back for a second.
Get the F out of that company.
just remember that being in leave does not exempt you from being laid off.
Yes! Take FMLA - which stands for family medical leave act. This is a federal law that gives you the right to take up to three months off per year for personal reasons.
You need to find a therapist with a PhD to fill out some paperwork for you and submit it to Wells fargo and the state
Also, there is paperwork that you need to submit to the state within 45 days of taking a leave in order to get disability
California is one of only five states that collect disability for its employed citizens, it is a tax that you paid into and you have a right to. MAKE SURE YOU have your therapistFILL OUT THE CALIFORNIA PAPERWORK ONLINE IN TIME - or you risk not getting disability payments. California has a website in which you can login and handle all of this and it worked pretty well.
I took three months of FMLA last year after speaking to a therapist for some mental issues I was having, and I got paid by California for all the time that I was out of work.
@a1
Yeah, like what was said by this post.
Curious, Did you even attempt to find this info yourself?
Never mind. I guess that's how they function in California,
@OP call EAC I know it sounds lame and like corporate spark but they can put you on the right track to taking a mental health LOA. Talk to your primary care physician and be honest about the layoff stress impacts and they’ll get it approved.
go to teamworks and read about the types of leave available to you, paid and unpaid. Decide which one or ones you want to pursue and follow the instructions.