Authorized Leave of Absence Without Pay. The Department/Agency head, or his designee, may grant an employee a leave of absence or an extension of a leave of absence upon written request filed by the employee. The written request shall include a detailed statement of the reason for the requested leave and if the absence is caused by illness, shall be accompanied by substantiating proof of such illness. A copy of the approved written request shall be placed into the employee's personnel file. No leave of absence for a period longer than three (3) months, except one granted because of illness as evidenced by the certificate of a physician and approved by the appointing authority, shall be granted pursuant to this section without the prior approval of the Appointing Authority. If an employee shall fail to return to his/her position upon completion of the period for which a leave of absence has been granted, the appointing authority shall, within fourteen (14) days after the completion of such period, give notice that his/her employment is considered to be terminated.
Authorized Leave of Absence Without Pay. A. Excluding leave which may fall under the Federal Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), upon recommendation from the department head, with approval of the City Manager, a regular employee may be granted a leave of absence without pay in cases of emergency or where such absence would not be contrary to the best interest of the City, for a period not to exceed one year. Approval of such leave shall be in writing and a copy filed with Human Resources.
B. At the expiration of the approved leave, within a reasonable period of time, after notice to return to duty, the employee shall be reinstated to the position held at the time leave was granted. Failure on the part of the employee on leave to report promptly at such leave's expiration, within a reasonable time after notice to return to duty, shall be cause of discharge.
C. During any authorized leave of absence without pay, an employee shall not be eligible to accumulate or receive fringe benefits except as specifically provided for in this Agreement. The City shall contribute to an employee's medical health plan, dental insurance plan, disability insurance plan, life insurance plan and retirement plan for the first 30 days of an employee's authorized leave of absence. Thereafter, the City shall not have any obligation to contribute to an employee's medical health plan, dental insurance plan, disability insurance plan, life insurance plan and retirement plan. Employees on unpaid leave of absence do not accrue vacation or sick leave and are not eligible for any other paid leave.
Authorized Leave of Absence Without Pay. Rules regarding Authorized Leave of Absence are set forth in Section 10.8 of the Personnel Rules.
Authorized Leave of Absence Without Pay. A. The Department Head, or his/her designee, may grant an employee a leave of absence or an extension of a leave of absence upon written request filed by the employee. The written request shall include a detailed statement of the reason for the requested leave. A copy of the approved written request shall be placed in the employee’s personnel file.
B. No leave of absence for a period of longer than three (3) months shall be granted pursuant to this Section without prior approval of the Employer.
C. If an employee shall fail to return to his/her position at or before completion of the period for which a leave of absence has been granted, the Employer shall, within fourteen (14) days after the completion of such period, give the employee notice that his/her employment is considered to be terminated.
Authorized Leave of Absence Without Pay. The Department/Agency head, or his designee, may grant an employee a leave of absence or an extension of a leave of absence upon written request filed by the employee. The written request shall include a detailed statement of the reason for the requested leave and if the absence is caused by illness, shall be accompanied by substantiating proof of such illness. A copy of the approved written request shall be placed into the employee's personnel file. No leave of absence for a period longer than three (3) months, except one granted because of illness as evidenced by the certificate of a physician and approved by the appointing authority, shall be granted pursuant to this section without the prior approval of the Appointing Authority. If an employee shall fail to return to his/her position upon completion of the period for which a leave of absence has been granted, the appointing authority shall, within fourteen (14) days after the completion of such period, give notice that his/her employment is considered to be terminated.
A. Pursuant to the Family and Medical Leave Act, 29 U.S.C. 2611 et seq., and accompanying regulations, 29 C.F.R. Part 825, the employer may request medical certification after the leave commences if the employer later has reason to question the appropriateness of the leave or its duration. Said certification shall be in accordance with Section1.K.2 of this Article.
Authorized Leave of Absence Without Pay. A. The department/agency head, or their designee, may grant an employee a leave of absence or an extension of a leave of absence upon written request filed by the employee. The written request shall include a detailed statement of the reason for the requested leave. A copy of the approved written request shall be placed in the employee’s personnel file.
Authorized Leave of Absence Without Pay. An Authorized Leave of Absence without Pay shall not be construed as a break in service or employment; however, paid leave accruals (Vacation Leave, Holiday Leave and Sick Leave), health and retirement benefits, salary increases, and similar benefits shall not accrue to an Employee on such leave without pay. A leave of absence is defined as five or more consecutive days.
10.8.1 A Department Head with approval of the Personnel Officer, may grant an Employee an Authorized Leave of Absence without Pay for not more than seven calendar days when it is in the best interest of the City. The City Manager may approve an Authorized Leave of Absence without Pay which exceeds seven calendar days.
10.8.2 A "leave of absence" as used in this Subsection, is a privilege which may be granted to an Employee in the Classified Service wishing to leave City employment without pay and in good standing for a limited period. The Employee must make a written request to the Department Head for such authorized leave, stating the date of the leave and the reason. Leave may be granted or denied based upon the needs of the City and the Employee.
10.8.3 Failure of an Employee to return to duty upon the termination of authorized leave of absence or within a 72-hour notice to return to duty shall be cause for discharge. Upon return, an Employee may be required to submit proof of Medical or Psychological Examination to determine whether or not he/she is still capable of performing the duties of the Position. When a Medical or Psychological Examination discloses that an Employee is not capable of performing the duties, the City shall engage in the interactive process to determine whether it can accommodate a qualified disability through job modifications or reassignment to a vacant Position in the City for which the Employee is qualified. If the City is unable to accommodate an Employee who is no longer capable of performing the duties of a vacant Position, he/she shall be terminated.
Authorized Leave of Absence Without Pay. Effective January 1, 2020, up to and including June 30, 2020, authorized leave of absence without pay (LWOP) shall not interrupt prior or continuous employment; however, the employee shall not be credited with earned PTO leave, sick leave, or any other benefits during the period of authorized leave of absence. Anniversary dates for the accrual of additional PTO leave and for step/pay increment increases shall be adjusted for periods when employees are on authorized leave of absence or leave without pay status. Requests for leave of absence without pay may be granted by the Department Head for a period not to exceed six (6) months. The employee shall submit a request for leave without pay, in writing, to the Department Head stating the reason for the request and expected length of the absence. An employee on authorized leave of absence without pay may elect to continue to participate in the County’s medical and life insurance plan. Full cost of the coverage, to include both Employer and employee shares, shall be paid by the employee. Such payment shall be made in advance for each month or portion thereof for which the employee is absent. Leave of absence without pay up to three (3) months will be granted to an employee on sick leave who has exhausted accumulated sick leave and PTO leave, provided that the employee submit a written doctor’s certification of continued medical inability to perform job functions on a monthly basis. If the employee is unable to return to work in three (3) months, the Department Head or Elected Official or his designee may grant up to an additional three (3) months without pay. Effective July 1, 2020, LWOP will affect accrual anniversary dates and continuous service dates. The Workday program will address LWOP as follows:
A. If an employee is compensated for at least one-half (1/2) of the employee’s scheduled work hours/cycle, the employee will receive the full allotment of accruals for that period.
B. If an employee is receiving LWOP for more than one-half (1/2) of the employee’s scheduled work hours/cycle, he or she will not receive the accruals for that period. Employees receiving LWOP will not accrue banked time, with the following exceptions:
1. If the employee is on FMLA and LWOP, the employee will earn accruals; and
2. If an employee is receiving Workers’ Compensation, the employee will earn accruals. In the event Workday implementation is delayed for any reason, then the revisions set forth in 19.1 will begin October 1, 2...
Authorized Leave of Absence Without Pay. Upon recommendation from the department head, and with the approval of the City Manager, a permanent, full-time employee may be granted a leave of absence without pay in cases of personal emergency or necessity, or where such absence would not be contrary to the best interests of the City, for a period not to exceed ninety (90) calendar days. The request for and the approval of such leave shall be in writing and a copy placed in the employee's personnel file.
Authorized Leave of Absence Without Pay
