Common use of Extended Health Leave Clause in Contracts

Extended Health Leave. A. An employee who is unable to perform his/her duties because of a serious health condition may be granted a leave of absence up to one (1) school year beyond the school year in which leave began whether through use of available paid leave or unpaid leave. A portion of the Extended Health Leave may include time designated as Family Medical Leave under the FMLA and/or Washington Family Leave Act. Additional leave beyond one (1) calendar year may be granted in unusual circumstances by mutual agreement of the District and the Association. The employee shall have the option of using eligible paid sick leave or may take unpaid leave under FMLA.

Extended Health Leave. A. An employee who is unable to perform his/her their duties because of a serious health condition may be granted a leave of absence up to one (1) school year beyond the school year in which leave began whether through use of available paid leave or unpaid leave. A portion of the Extended Health Leave may include time designated as Family Medical Leave under the FMLA and/or Washington Family Leave Act. Additional leave beyond one (1) calendar year may be granted in unusual circumstances by mutual agreement of the District and the Association. The employee shall have the option of using eligible paid sick leave or may take unpaid leave under FMLA.