Absence from Work 4.1


If you cannot come to work due to illness or injury, call the Counseling Division office as soon as possible so that the Division Chair can be notified and any scheduled appointments can be rearranged. If you are unable to contact the Division Chair or Division Assistant, absence due to illness or injury may be reported 24 hours a day by calling the District’s absence notification central number at (831) 479-6423. Please be prepared to provide the following:

  • Your name and division/department
  • Work assignment or classes that are anticipated to be missed
  • Directions for a substitute
  • Anticipated return to the college
    • In case of an illness or injury occurring out of town, the central number may be called during working hours and your call will be accepted as a collect call. It is, of course, preferable to contact the Counseling Division if possible.

    Absence for Personal Necessity, (CCFT contract Section 10.3) and Individual Responsibility (CCFT Contract Section 10.5) must have prior approval of the Division Chair except in cases of emergency as described in the contract. Absences for Individual Responsibility and Bereavement Leave (CCFT Contract Section 10.4) as specified in the contract, are not deducted from sick leave; however, an absence report must be completed.

    Upon return to work, a Cabrillo College Absence Report- Academic Contract Unit Members must be filled out and submitted to the Division Chair for signature. This is a blue form available in the Faculty Lounge area.

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