LACTATION POLICIES & LAWS

UC MEDICAL PLAN BENEFITS RESOURCES

As part of our family-friendly policies and benefits, UCI supports breastfeeding mothers by accommodating the mother who wishes to express breast milk during her workday when separated from her newborn or young child.

• Mothers can request accommodation based on their needs.
• The time it takes to pump breast milk varies based on individual needs, the equipment they have, and which stage the child/mother is in.
• Estimated time away for lactation breaks is 30 minutes.
• Most mothers need to pump every 3-4 hours.
• Unpaid break time used for pumping is allowed if they are unable to use paid breaks or their lunch break.

LACTATION ACCOMMODATION POLICIES

Listed by category.

University of California

• UC PPSM 84: Accommodations for Nursing Mothers
• UC Paid Family Leave Benefit for Faculty and Staff

California State

• State of California Breastfeeding Laws
• Labor Code 1033
• Senate Bill 142
• California Department of Public Health – Laws Related to Breastfeeding
• Students in California Schools:
  • AB-2785 Student Services: Lactation Accommodations, Education 

PARENTAL LEAVES

Staff Leaves and Accommodations
Learn how to code timecards, view reference guides, and other recorded trainings.

For general questions regarding leave and pay options, contact the Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec.hr.uci.edu or 949.824.0500, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.