Common use of Benefits While on Leaves of Absence Clause in Contracts

Benefits While on Leaves of Absence. Unpaid Leave of Absence Employees who are approved for an unpaid leave of absence: a) Shall earn seniority in accordance with Article 10 - Seniority; b) Shall not earn credits for sick leave, pressing necessity, vacation, designated holidays, or pay for designated holidays; c) Where the leave of absence exceeds three (3) months, the employee will have the increment date adjusted in accordance with the length of the leave of absence; d) May continue on the group benefit plans, provided the employee prepays all premiums, subject to provisions of the plan text.