Additional Discretionary Leave. 15.6.1 In the event an employee has no entitlement left, they are entitled to apply for up to ten (10) days’ discretionary leave per annum. The employer recognises that discretionary sick leave is to ensure the provision of reasonable support to staff having to be absent from work where their entitlement is exhausted. The first five (5) days of discretionary leave shall be approved on the same basis as leave under clause 15.1.
15.6.2 In considering the next five (5) days’ discretionary leave the employer shall take into account the following:
a) The employee’s length of service
b) The employee’s attendance record
c) The consequences of not providing the leave
d) Any unusual and/or extenuating circumstances
15.6.3 Requests should be considered at the closest possible level of delegation to the employee and in the quickest time possible. Reasons for a refusal shall, when requested by the employee, be given in writing and before refusing a request, the decision maker is expected to seek appropriate guidance.
Additional Discretionary Leave. In the event an employee has no entitlement left, are entitled to apply for up to ten 10 days’ discretionary leave per annum. The employer recognises that discretionary sick and domestic leave is to ensure the provision of reasonable support to staff having to be absent from work where their entitlement is exhausted. The first five (5) days of discretionary leave shall be approved on the same basis as leave under clause 9. In considering the grant of leave under this clause the employer shall take into account the following: − The employee’s length of service − The employee’s attendance record − The consequences of not providing the leave − Any unusual and/or extenuating circumstances Requests should be considered at the closest possible level of delegation to the employee and in the quickest time possible. Reasons for a refusal shall, when requested by the employee, be given in writing and before refusing a request, the decision maker is expected to seek appropriate guidance. Leave granted under this provision may be debited as an advance on the next years’ entitlement up to a maximum of 5 days.
Additional Discretionary Leave. After an employee has worked for the district for three (3) years, a request may be made for Additional Discretionary Leave. To be eligible for additional discretionary leave, the employee must:
i. Trade two (2) sick days for one (1) Discretionary day, with a maximum of two (2) Discretionary days obtained (4 sick days traded).
ii. Use the allotted Discretionary leave benefit before or in conjunction with Additional Discretionary Leave.
iii. Submit a written request per current district procedure.
Additional Discretionary Leave. 14.3.1. Additional leave of absence may be granted by the School Division with or without pay.
Additional Discretionary Leave. After an employee has worked for the district for three (3) years, a request may be made for Additional Discretionary Leave. To be eligible for additional discretionary leave, the employee must:
1. Trade two (2) sick days for one (1) Discretionary day, with a maximum of two (2) Discretionary days obtained (4 sick days traded).
2. Use the allotted Discretionary leave benefit before or in conjunction with Additional Discretionary Leave.
3. Submit a written request per current district procedure. When requested and approved, Additional Discretionary Leave must be used; Additional Discretionary Leave will not be carried over into the next year and will not be eligible for reimbursement. In the event that the Additional Discretionary Leave cannot be used due to unforeseen circumstances, the employee’s administrator and/or the district superintendent must be notified no later than two (2) business days before scheduled leave. Additional Discretionary Leave may be used no more often than once per three (3) years.
Additional Discretionary Leave. Subject to the express and specific approval of the Director or Assistant Director, an employee may be allowed additional time off with pay up to a maximum of four (4) days in one year.
Additional Discretionary Leave. In the event an employee has no entitlement left, are entitled to apply for up to ten 10 days’ discretionary leave per annum. The employer recognises that discretionary sick and domestic leave is to ensure the provision of reasonable support to staff having to be absent from work where their entitlement is exhausted. The first five (5) days of discretionary leave shall be approved on the same basis as leave under clause 12.
