Life & Work

Leaves of absence

Illumina offers leave of absence options so you can take extended time away from work to focus and care for yourself or loved ones.

The basics

How it works

You can take a leave of absence for a variety of reasons, including:

  • A medical condition (yours or a family member’s)
  • Birth or adoption of your child
  • Serving in the military as a reservist or National Guard membe

What’s covered

Illumina offers a variety of leave options to benefits-eligible employees, so you can help take care of yourself and your family.

The amount of leave available depends on the leave reason and type. If you qualify for more than one type of leave, they are applied concurrently.

What it pays

Depending on the type of leave, you may qualify to receive disability benefits, state benefits, and/or pay from Illumina.

Pay and benefits on leave

The Larkin Company, Illumina’s leave administrator, will explain how to apply for any state benefits or Illumina disability benefits for which you may be eligible. Your Illumina benefits will continue for up to six months of leave. If you receive pay from Illumina during your leave, most of your benefit contributions will continue. Otherwise, you will need to make up the benefit payments upon your return from leave.

Learn more.

Taking a Leave of Absence

1

The Larkin Company

Illumina partners with The Larkin Company for leave of absence administration. They will be your point of contact throughout the leave process. 

2

Before leave
  • Submit your leave request through The Larkin Company 30 days before your expected leave dates or as soon as possible
  • Provide any required documentation
  • Talk to your manager about your timeline and transition plan
  • Ask The Larkin Company about pay and benefits during your leave

3

During leave
  • Keep in touch with your manager and The Larkin Company. Your manager and The Larkin Company will provide you with details on how frequently you need to communicate with them
  • Update benefits enrollment, if you experience a qualifying event while on leave

4

After leave

When you’re ready to return to work, follow these steps:

  • Notify your manager and The Larkin Company of your return-to-work date no more than two weeks before you come back to work
  • Provide a release from your doctor if returning from medical leave
  • Reconnect with Illumina HR if you need any schedule adjustment
  • If premiums are due, payroll collects them when you get back from your LOA

Get in touch

The Larkin Company

More to explore

Managing a health condition
Time off
Making changes during the year
Disabilty
Welcoming a new child

This website provides an overview of the benefit plans and programs available to eligible Illumina, Inc. employees. It is intended for informational purposes only and does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. If there is any discrepancy between the information on this site and the official plan documents or insurance contracts, the plan documents or contracts will govern. Illumina, Inc. reserves the right to add, delete or change any of the benefit programs at any time, for any reason, subject to applicable law.