Common use of Compassion Leave Clause in Contracts

Compassion Leave. The Superintendent may, at his/her discretion, grant compassion leave for situations other than those mentioned above, that pertain to immediate family (spouse, children, mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, brothers, and sisters of the employee or spouse or any person considered to be in such relationship). The decision of the Superintendent concerning discretionary leaves for situations not included above shall not be subject to the grievance procedure. The Superintendent may also extend the time limit as specified above when he/she feels the situation merits this extension. Any additional days that are approved must be taken as leave without pay if the employee has no sick leave available, or taken as sick leave, if it is available.

Compassion Leave. The Superintendent mayxxx, at his/her discretion, grant compassion leave for situations other than those mentioned above, that pertain to immediate family (spouse, children, mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, brothers, and sisters of the employee or spouse or any person considered to be in such relationship). The decision of the Superintendent concerning discretionary leaves for situations not included above shall not be subject to the grievance procedure. The Superintendent may also extend the time limit as specified above when he/she feels the situation merits this extension. Any additional days that are approved must be taken as leave without pay if the employee has no sick leave available, or taken as sick leave, if it is available.