RETURNIng TO WORK & LACTATION ACCOMMODATION

Welcome back! Returning to work can be exciting, but it can present some new challenges. Below are some resources and tips to help you navigate coming back to City service: 

+ Planning your return

  • Check in with your supervisor and HR representative ahead of your return date to confirm or adjust your leave end date as necessary.

  • Work with your supervisor or HR representative to schedule time away from work to attend child-related events/emergencies using intermittent FMLA leave or School Activity Leave.

  • Get support by reaching out to EFAP to find out what services they can provide:

    • EFAP can assist you in accessing a wide range of services including financial, legal, wellness, pregnancy, child care, and parenting services.

    • Go to liveandworkwell.com/CityofLA or call to find out more information.

    • Or call (800) 213-5813 to speak to a live representative 24/7.

  • Use all of the mental and physical healthcare options available to you by visiting the benefits website to find this year's enrollment guide on services and costs.

+ General Wellness and Stress Reduction

Wellness is not just a program or resource, it’s a way of life. It’s vital to support your physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing at all times, but in particular during a major life change such as bringing a new member into your family. Make self-care and wellness a priority and take advantage of all wellness resources available to you. Civilian employees can visit LIVEwell.la to learn more about wellness support offered to LAwell Program members.

+ Lactation Accommodation

The City of Los Angeles supports employees who continue nursing and/or pumping milk when they return to work. The City of Los Angeles encourages employees and management to have a respectful, positive, and accepting attitude toward this natural process which supports newborn health and bonding.

Lactating parents who return to work have the right to time and a safe and private place to pump milk. These rights are protected by City Policy, California Labor Code§1030, and Federal Law FLSA§7(r).

The following documents outline your rights as a lactating employee: