Leave of Absence

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

Through Presagia, by entering the following web address https://myleavecod.presagia.com
or submit an email to Betty E. Ochoa and Amanda Carpenter through the leave management shared email at [email protected] 

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

Employees’ can upload any medical documentation into their Presagia leave request page or email the medical documentation to Betty E. Ochoa and Amanda Carpenter through the leave management shared email at [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 [email protected] and your Employee Services Consultant. Call ph# 313-224-8584 and choose option # 7. You will be send to Henry Ford Clinic for review and clearance of your medical note, the clearance from Henry Ford Clinic must be submitted to Employee Services office at Suite 316, 3rd floor, CAYMC. You will be required to get a negative covid test if you are returning back to the office. It's not required for teleworking.

Fire Department and DDOT Employees contact Absence Plus

Beginning September 1, 2021 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 Presagia home page?

By entering the following web address https://myleavecod.presagia.com

What is my username?

Your Presagia username is the same as your UltiPro login ID (last name, first initial and UltiPro number).

What is my temporary password?

Your temporary password is your home zip code + 4-digit birth year + 2-digit birth month.

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

No, Presagia does not have a mobile app.

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

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