Common use of Authorization of Leave Clause in Contracts

Authorization of Leave. The authorization of a leave of absence without pay is a matter of administrative discretion. The Employer or its designated representative shall decide in each individual case if a leave of absence is to be granted within the limitations of the appropriate rules of the Employer. A leave of absence shall be requested and authorized on a form designated by the Employer. All requests for leaves of absence without pay must be applied for thirty (30) calendar days prior to the commencement of the desired leave if possible.