Common use of Educational Leaves of Absence Clause in Contracts

Educational Leaves of Absence. The Employer may approve an individual employee's written request for a full-time educational leave of absence without pay for an initial period of time up to two years. An employee denied a medical leave of absence, or extension, shall have an educational leave approved, provided they meet the requirements of this Section. To qualify for such an educational leave, the employee must be admitted as a full-time student as determined by the established requirements of the educational institution relating to full-time status. Before the leave of absence can become effective, a curriculum plan and proof of enrollment must be submitted by the employee to his/her Appointing Authority. At the request of the Employer, the employee shall provide evidence of continuous successful full-time enrollment in such curriculum plan in order to remain on or renew such leave. Such education shall be directly related to an employable classification in the employee's Department. Such employee may return early from such a leave upon approval by the Employer. The Employer shall approve or deny the request for leave of absence without undue delay. Any denial shall include a written explanation of the denial, if requested by the employee. Employees may also request approval for an education leave for education which is not directly related to an employable classification in the employee's Department. Employees granted a leave of absence under this provision shall not have return rights upon expiration of the leave and shall be so advised before going on the leave, however, upon written request, they shall be entitled to have their name placed on the Departmental recall list in accordance with Article 13 provided such request is made within two (2) years of the commencement of the leave. Employees recalled under this provision shall not have such time treated as a break in service.

Educational Leaves of Absence. The Employer may approve an individual employee's written request for a full-full- time educational leave of absence without pay for an initial period of time up to two years. An employee denied (2) years to work toward an Associates Degree or a medical leave of absence, or extension, shall have an educational leave approved, provided they meet the requirements of this SectionBaccalaureate Degree and/or any advanced degree. To qualify for such an educational leave, the employee must be admitted as a full-time student as determined by the established requirements of the educational institution relating to full-time status. Before the leave of absence can become effective, a curriculum plan and proof of enrollment must be submitted by the employee to his/her Appointing Authority. At the request of the Employer, the employee shall provide evidence of continuous successful full-time enrollment in such curriculum plan in order to remain on or renew such leave. Such education shall be directly related to an employable classification in the employee's Departmentfield of employment. Such employee may return early from such a leave upon approval by the Employer. The Employer shall approve or deny the request for leave of absence without undue delayin accordance with Section B. of this Article. Any denial shall include a written explanation of the denial, if requested by the employee. The Employer may approve a leave of absence for an additional educational purpose under the conditions described in this Section. Employees may also request approval for an education educational leave for education which is not directly related to an employable classification in the employee's Departmentfield of employment. Employees granted a leave of absence under this provision shall not have return rights upon expiration of the leave and shall be so advised before going on the leave, ; however, upon written request, they shall be entitled to have their name placed on the Departmental recall list Recall List in accordance with Article 13 12 provided such request is made within two four (24) years of the commencement of the leave. Employees recalled under this provision shall not have such time treated as a break in service.

Educational Leaves of Absence. The Employer may approve an individual employee's written request for a full-time educational leave of absence without pay for an initial period of time up to two years. An employee denied (2) years to work toward an Associates Degree or a medical leave of absence, or extension, shall have an educational leave approved, provided they meet the requirements of this SectionBaccalaureate Degree and/or any advanced degree. To qualify for such an educational leave, the employee must be admitted as a full-time student as determined by the established requirements of the educational institution relating to full-time status. Before the leave of absence can become effective, a curriculum plan and proof of enrollment must be submitted by the employee to his/her Appointing Authority. At the request of the Employer, the employee shall provide evidence of continuous successful full-time enrollment in such curriculum plan in order to remain on or renew such leave. Such education shall be directly related to an employable classification in the employee's Departmentfield of employment. Such employee may return early from such a leave upon approval by the Employer. The Employer shall approve or deny the request for leave of absence without undue delayin accordance with Section B. of this Article. Any denial shall include a written explanation of the denial, if requested by the employee. The Employer may approve a leave of absence for an additional educational purpose under the conditions described in this Section. Employees may also request approval for an education educational leave for education which is not directly related to an employable classification in the employee's Departmentfield of employment. Employees granted a leave of absence under this provision shall not have return rights upon expiration of the leave and shall be so advised before going on the leave, however, upon written request, they shall be entitled to have their name placed on the Departmental recall list Recall List in accordance with Article 13 12 provided such request is made within two four (24) years of the commencement of the leave. Employees recalled under this provision shall not have such time treated as a break in service.