Common use of Continuation of Pay Clause in Contracts

Continuation of Pay. The Employer and the Union agree that it may be in the interest of an employee to have income while in a program. Employees participating in a program will be entitled to use their accumulated vacation time and sick days. It is further agreed that after exhausting these benefits, the Employer's leave without pay policy will be utilized upon approval of the Agency Director, where such approval rests solely at the discretion of the Agency Director. The Union will designate an individual whom an employee desiring assistance can notify of such intent. The designated Union representative will report this to the Human Resources Director. Alternatively, an employee can directly notify the Human Resources Department of their desire to receive assistance.