Conditions for Leaves of Absence. Unless otherwise indicated, the following conditions shall apply for leaves: a. Requests for leaves shall be in writing. b. All leaves shall be limited to one (1) year or less, unless otherwise specified. c. Salary increments shall not accrue while on an unpaid leave of absence, however, employees shall accumulate seniority at the same rates as if they had not been on leave, for all paid leaves of absence, periods of layoff and for one full year on an unpaid leave of absence as identified in Article 8.A.8. d. Sick leave days shall not accrue while on leave, but unused sick leave days held at the start of the leave shall be reinstated upon return from leave. e. All fringe benefits paid by the Board will cease at the commencement of an unpaid leave unless continuation of payment is required by law. Employees may, at their own expense, continue coverages of certain insurances for a period of time as defined under COBRA. f. To facilitate planning an efficient operation of the District’s employees on leave shall notify the Board, in writing, at least fifteen (15) work days prior to the end of the leave, if their intent is to return to work. Failure to notify shall be deemed conclusive of resignation.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
