Common use of Extended Medical Leave Clause in Contracts

Extended Medical Leave. An employee who has exhausted any eligible Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protected leave shall be granted a leave of absence without pay up to one (1) year because of personal illness or disability. The Board shall base its decision as to the illness or disability and the length of leave therefore on the recommendation of the employee’s physician and/or a physician selected by the Board if the Board so desires. At its discretion the Board may renew the leave for up to two years. The Board shall continue to pay their current District paid benefits for the duration of said leave, but not beyond twelve (12) months in all events. Thereafter, but prior to the expiration of the Board-paid insurance coverage, the employee may arrange with the Human Resources office to continue premium payments at his/her expense. It is understood, however, that the Board shall not be responsible and does not insure that the employee can secure such continued coverage with the insurance carrier on the expiration of the first twelve (12) months of leave.

Extended Medical Leave. An employee who has exhausted any eligible Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protected leave shall be granted a leave of absence without pay up to one (1) year because of personal illness or disability. The Board shall base its decision as to the illness or disability and the length of leave therefore on the recommendation of the employee’s physician and/or a physician selected by the Board if the Board so desires. At its discretion the Board may renew the leave for up to two years. The Board shall continue to pay their current District paid benefits for the duration of said leave, but not beyond twelve (12) months in all events. Thereafter, but prior to the expiration of the Board-paid insurance coverage, the employee may arrange with the Human Resources office to continue premium payments at his/her the employee’s expense. It is understood, however, that the Board shall not be responsible and does not insure that the employee can secure such continued coverage with the insurance carrier on the expiration of the first twelve (12) months of leave.