Common use of Absence for Immigration Proceedings Clause in Contracts

Absence for Immigration Proceedings. If an employee claims they are re authorized to work in the United States but requests a leave of absence to handle proceedings relating to immigration matters, the Employer will provide the employee a leave for up to ninety (90) days as a form of a reasonable accommodation. Upon the expiration of the ninety (90) days, the Employer will reinstate the employee to the same position if it is still available. If the employee's position is unavailable due to business circumstances, the Employer will offer the employee an available position for which the employee is qualified, if one is available. If no position is available, the Employer will keep the employee on leave until a position for which the employee is qualified becomes available. The Employer may grant at its discretion an additional extension of the leave up to an additional ninety (90) days if the employee's request is made in writing with proof that additional time is required. The request for additional extension of the leave may be made by the Union on behalf of the employee or another individual previously identified by the employee to the Union as a representative. The Employer may require documentation of appearance at such proceedings and/or updated documentation of valid authorization to work in the United States. The employee shall not be entitled to benefit accrual during the above leave period.