Common use of Absences and Leaves Clause in Contracts

Absences and Leaves. 10.1 General Procedures for implementing absences and leaves procedures follow. 10.1.1 It is the responsibility of each employee to report each period of absence as prescribed by the District and to complete the appropriate forms as provided by the District on the first day the employee returns to work. 10.1.2 The District must maintain an accounting of authorized time for absence or leave. Upon reasonable request of the employee, the District will provide an accounting of leave time or accumulated absence. 10.1.3 It shall be the responsibility of an employee on leave to notify Human Resources of their intention of returning from a leave of absence to regular District employment no less than ninety (90) days before he/she is scheduled to return. The employee is subject to discipline if he/she fails to provide no less than thirty (30) days' notice of return. 10.1.4 Upon returning from extended leave, if openings exist, employees will be reassigned to a position similar to that held prior to the leave. A "similar position" refers to "similar" description of duties; the hours of duty are determined by the position available regardless of the employee's hours of duty prior to leave of absence. 10.1.5 When the District has reason to suspect abuse of leave privileges, it may require additional verification and discipline as appropriate.