Common use of Authorized Leaves of Absence Clause in Contracts

Authorized Leaves of Absence. (a) For the period indicated in each instance, leaves of absence (without pay except to the extent sick leave credit or vacation credit can be used and is used under and in accordance with Article 8) shall be granted to an employee on the active payroll: (1) In case of accident or illness, for the period of time his/her injury or illness requires that he/she be absent from work. The Company may require satisfactory proof of such illness. Alcoholism or drug dependency may be the basis for granting medical leave as to individuals while under treatment at a generally recognized and accepted treatment center or hospital if such treatment is requested prior to the employee's having been terminated for unsatisfactory attendance or violation of other Company rules. 15.1 (a)(2) In pregnancy cases, for the period of the employee's temporary physical incapacity caused by the pregnancy as verified by the employee's physician with concurrence of the Company medical staff. If there is a difference of medical opinion as to the employee's physical incapacity, the Company will solicit the opinion of a third physician. The Company shall be notified immediately upon medical confirmation that a pregnancy exists. (a) (3) For the period of time necessary to serve in the Armed Forces of the United States.