Leave of Absence

How do I start (initiate) a Leave (FMLA (including Intermittent FMLA), Medical)

Through Absence Plus, by entering the following web address https://absenceplus.force.com/absenceplus/ and enter your username and password
or submit an email to Betty E. Ochoa and Amanda Carpenter through the leave management shared email at https://absenceplus.force.com/absenceplus/ 

 Who do I send the completed FMLA forms (or) other medical information

Employees’ can upload any medical documentation into their Absence Plus  leave request page or email the medical documentation to Betty E. Ochoa and Amanda Carpenter through the leave management shared email [email protected]

 Can I apply for FMLA to care for a family member?

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) a family member is defined as a:
•    A Legal spouse
•    A Parent of:
o    Biological
o    Adopted
o    Foster
o    Step
o    Who stood in loco parentis for the employee when a child under the age of 18*
•    Child who is
o    Biological
o    Adopted
o    Foster
o    Step
o    Legal ward under the age of 18
o    Child of a person (employee) standing in loco parentis*
o    An adult child who is incapable of self-care**

 How much paid Maternity leave do I get?

Maternity leave of absence follows the City of Detroit’s pay-code cascade for “Self”

 How do I apply for Long Term Disability Benefits?

Contact Leave of Absence Specialist Betty Ochoa (or) Amanda Carpenter Email: [email protected] (or) call Phone: 313-224-5130 for application and detailed information // You can access the Long Term Disability Packet.

 Frequently Asked Questions regarding Long Term Disability 

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 Returning to work after continuous FMLA or other medical leave of absence

Provide a return to work letter from your doctor indicating the date you can return to work and if there is any restriction or not, at least a week before your return to work to Leave management Absence Plus  [email protected] and your Employee Services Consultant. Call ph# 313-224-8584 . 

 

Note: you may be required to:

  1. A drug screening/test
  2. Go to Clear Concentra or Henry Ford Healthcare prior to returning to work
 Fire Department and DDOT Employees contact Absence Plus

All Fire Department and DDOT employees are to email FMLA and other medical documents to: [email protected] for processing or contact your Employee Services Consultant with any questions or concerns.

 How should I report Job Related Accident / Injury?

Please inform your supervisor as soon as possible. You or your supervisor will complete a First-Aid report and will have you complete an "Employee Accident or Disability Report". These reports will be sent to Workers Compensation at Risk Management and to Employee Services. Risk Management General Information 313-224-2282, Office Hours: 8 AM to 4 PM. You may also be sent to

 How do I access the Absence Plus home page?

By entering the following web address  https://absenceplus.force.com/absenceplus/

 What is my username?

After submitting a leave request to Absence Plus you will receive a username from Absence Plus. 

 What is my temporary password?

After submitting a leave request to Absence Plus you will receive a temporary password from Absence Plus.

 Can I request a leave of absence from my mobile/cell phone?

No, Absence Plus does not have a mobile app.

 Will my medical documentation be secured once I load it into Absence Plus?

Yes, only the leave management team will have access to your medical documentation which will remain privilege and confidential.