What is Childbearing Leave?
Top Childbearing leave is granted for the purpose of childbirth and recovery. It usually lasts about 6 weeks but may be extended due to medical reasons. During a childbearing leave, no duties shall be required by the university. In the quarter of a childbearing leave, there must be full relief from teaching duties. Central funding for the purpose of providing ladder rank faculty teaching replacement is allocated to the affected academic department http://academicpersonnel.ucr.edu/family/Work-Life_Balance_Request_Form.doc.
