Section 22144.3 - Leave of absence(a) "Leave of absence" means a period of leave to which a member is entitled that is expressly authorized or required by Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 44800) of Part 25 of Division 3 of Title 2, or Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 87000) or Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 87400) of Part 51 of Division 7 of Title 3.(b) "Leave of absence" also means employer-approved compensated leave that is excluded under subdivision (a) that was or is taken on or after January 1, 2016.(c) Remuneration that is paid for an employer-approved compensated leave is creditable compensation pursuant to Sections 22119.2 and 22119.3.Amended by Stats 2020 ch 275 (AB 2101),s 3, eff. 1/1/2021.Added by Stats 2015 ch 123 (AB 991),s 6, eff. 1/1/2016.