Common use of ARTICLE LEAVE OF ABSENCE Clause in Contracts

ARTICLE LEAVE OF ABSENCE. The Employer may grant or refuse a request for a Leave of Absence for up to one year without pay for extenuating personal reasons, provided that the Employer receives at least three (3) weeks notice, in writing, unless impossible, and that such leave may be arranged without undue inconvenienceto the normal operations of the service area. To be eligible for a leave of absence, the employee must have completed their probationary period. Applicants when applying must indicate the date of departure and specify the anticipated date of return. The Employer will respond in writing to LOA request within fourteen (14) calendar days. It is understood that leave of absence will not be requested as an attempt to take time off as unpaid holiday, except in extenuating circumstances. If Leave of Absence is granted, the employee shall be advised in writing with copy to the Union. Employees who are on Leave of Absence will not seek gainful employment on such leave, and if an employee does engage in gainful employment while on such leave, he will be deemed to have quit and forfeit all rights and privileges contained in this Agreement, unless otherwise agreed by the Union and the Employer. If the employee is gainfully employed prior to the leave the employee will inform the Employer prior to seeking approval from the Employer. An employee who has been granted a Leave of Absence of any kind, and who overstays their leave, unless they obtain permission or provide a satisfactory explanation, shall be considered to have terminated their employment without notice. When a leave of absence of up to twelve (12) months has been approved, the Employer will reinstate the employee to the same work location.

ARTICLE LEAVE OF ABSENCE. The Employer Administrator may grant or refuse a request for a Leave leave of Absence for up to one year absence without pay for extenuating personal reasons, provided that the Employer he receives at least three (3) weeks notice, one notice in writing, unless impossible, and that such leave may be arranged without undue inconvenienceto inconvenience to the normal operations of the service area. To be eligible for a leave of absence, the employee must have completed their probationary periodHome. Applicants when applying must indicate the date of departure and specify the anticipated date of return. The Employer will respond in writing to LOA request within fourteen (14) calendar days. It is understood that If leave of absence will not be requested as an attempt to take time off as unpaid holiday, except in extenuating circumstances. If Leave of Absence is granted, the employee shall be advised in writing with copy to the Union. Employees who are on Leave leave of Absence absence will not seek engage in gainful employment on such leave, and if an employee does engage in gainful employment while on such leave, he will be deemed to have quit and forfeit all seniority rights and privileges contained in this Agreement, Agreement unless otherwise agreed by the Union and the Employer. If the employee is gainfully employed prior to the leave the employee will inform the Employer prior to seeking approval from the Employer. An employee who has been granted a Leave leave of Absence absence of any kind, and who overstays their his leave, unless they obtain he obtains permission or provide a provides an explanation satisfactory explanationto the Employer, shall be considered to have terminated their his employment without notice. When a Upon application by the Union in writing, the Nursing Home will give reasonable consideration to request for leave of absence absence, without pay, to an employee elected or appointed to full-time union office. It is understood that not more than one (1) employee in the bargaining unit may be on such leave at the same time. Such leave, if granted, shall be for a period of up to twelve one (121) months has been approved, calendar year from the Employer date of appointment unless extended for a further specific period by agreement of the parties. Seniority shall be maintained but shall not accumulate during such leave of absence. It will reinstate become the responsibility of the employee for full payment of any applicable benefits in which the employee is participating during such leave of absence. It is agreed that for the purpose of Workers' Compensation coverage, such employees are deemed to be employed by the same work locationUnion.

ARTICLE LEAVE OF ABSENCE. The Employer An employee may grant or refuse a request for a Leave be granted leave of Absence for up to one year absence without pay for extenuating a period of time not to exceed two (2) months for personal reasons, provided that the Employer receives at least three (3) weeks notice, in writing, unless impossible, and that such leave may be arranged without undue inconvenienceto inconvenience to the normal operations of the service areanursing home. To be eligible Except in emergencies, written applications for a leave of absence, the employee absence must have completed their probationary periodbe made at least three (3) weeks in advance of such leave. Applicants when applying must indicate the date of departure and specify the anticipated date of return. The Employer will respond in writing to LOA request within fourteen (14) calendar days. It is understood that If leave of absence will not be requested as an attempt to take time off as unpaid holiday, except in extenuating circumstances. If Leave of Absence is granted, granted the employee shall be advised in writing with copy to the Union. Employees who are on Leave leave of Absence absence will not seek engage in gainful employment while on such leave, and if an employee does engage in gainful employment while on such leave, he she will be deemed to have quit and forfeit all seniority rights and privileges contained in this Agreement, Agreement unless otherwise agreed by the Union and the Employer. If the employee is gainfully employed prior to the leave the employee will inform the Employer prior to seeking approval from the Employer. An employee who has been granted a Leave of Absence of any kind, and who overstays their leave, unless they obtain permission or provide a satisfactory explanation, shall be considered to have terminated their employment without notice. When a To qualify for leave of absence as stipulated above the employee must have completed one year of up to twelve (12) months has been approved, employment with the Employer will reinstate and it is expressly understood, no benefit except as hereinafter provided shall accrue to or be paid to any employee on leave of absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds four (4) The Employer shall pay its share of any and all health and welfare benefits for the first four (4) weeks If leave of absence exceeds four (4) weeks, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided the employee pays the total cost of the premiums to the same work location.Employer for each monthly period in excess of the four

ARTICLE LEAVE OF ABSENCE. The Employer An employee may grant or refuse a request for a Leave be granted leave of Absence for up to one year absence without pay for extenuating a period of time not to exceed two (2) months for personal reasons, provided that the Employer receives at least three (3) weeks notice, in writing, unless impossible, and that such leave may be arranged without undue inconvenienceto inconvenience to the normal operations of the service areaNursing Home. To be eligible Except in emergencies, written applications for a leave of absence, the employee absence must have completed their probationary periodbe made at least three (3) weeks in advance of such leave. Applicants when applying must indicate the date of departure and specify the anticipated date of return. The Employer will respond in writing to LOA request within fourteen (14) calendar days. It is understood that If leave of absence will not be requested as an attempt to take time off as unpaid holiday, except in extenuating circumstances. If Leave of Absence is granted, granted the employee shall be advised in writing with copy to the Union. Employees who are on Leave leave of Absence absence will not seek engage in gainful employment while on such leave, and if an employee does engage in gainful employment while on such leave, he she will be deemed to have quit and forfeit all seniority rights and privileges contained in this Agreement, Agreement unless otherwise agreed by the Union and the Employer. If the employee is gainfully employed prior to the leave the employee will inform the Employer prior to seeking approval from the Employer. An employee who has been granted a Leave leave of Absence absence of any kind, and who overstays their her leave, unless they obtain she obtains permission or provide a satisfactory explanation, shall be considered to have terminated their her employment without notice. When a To qualify for leave of absence as stipulated above the employee must have completed one year of up to twelve (12) months has been approved, employment with the Employer will reinstate the and it is expressly understood, no benefit, except as hereinafter provided, shall accrue to or be paid to any employee to the same work location.on leave of absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds four weeks :

ARTICLE LEAVE OF ABSENCE. The Employer Employees for justifiable reason may grant or refuse a request for a Leave and receive leave of Absence for up to one year absence without pay for extenuating personal reasons, and without the other benefits provided that the Employer receives at least by this Agreement and without loss of seniorityup to a maximum period of three (3) weeks notice, months providing an application is made in writing, unless impossible, writing and that the terms of any leave of absence are agreeable to the Company and the Union. If any such leave may be arranged without undue inconvenienceto of absence is granted, the normal operations Company shallprovidethe Union with a copy of the service areaterms of the leave of absence. To employee will be eligible for considered subject to disciplinary action as a result of any violation of these terms. In cases of sickness or other exceptional circumstances,the Companymay extend a leave of absence, the employee must have completed their probationary period. Applicants when applying must indicate the date of departure and specify the anticipated date of return. The Employer will respond in writing to LOA request within fourteen (14) calendar days. It is understood that but under no circumstances shall leave of absence be granted for employment with any other Company. Leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees to attend Union conventions or Union educational seminars provided that prior written notice of at least five (5) working days has been given to the Company of the request for such leave and provided that the number of employees requesting leave at any one time shall not be requested unreasonable so as an attempt to take time off as unpaid holiday, except in extenuating circumstancescurtail the operations of the Company. If Leave of Absence is granted, the employee shall be advised in writing with copy Whenever Union delegates are elected to the Union. Employees who are on Leave of Absence will not seek gainful employment on such leave, and if an employee does engage in gainful employment while on such leave, he will be deemed to have quit and forfeit all rights and privileges contained in this Agreement, unless otherwise agreed by attend a convention or seminar,the Union shall notify the Company in advance of the time and the Employerlength of absence required by these delegates to attend any Union convention or seminar. If the employee is gainfully employed prior to the leave the employee will inform the Employer prior to seeking approval Notification from the EmployerUnion shallbe at least five (5) days before the employee's leave. An employee who has been granted a Leave of Absence of any kind, and who overstays their leave, unless they obtain permission or provide a satisfactory explanation, The Company shall be considered to have terminated their employment without notice. When a grant leave of absence without pay and without the other benefits provided by this Agreement and without loss of up seniorityto any employeewho is elected or employed to twelve (12) months has been approvedserve on a full-time basis with the Union, provided, however, that such leave of absence not extend beyond one year. However, any such leave of absence could, with the Employer will reinstate consent of the employee to the same work locationCompany be extended indefinitely.