Common use of Extended Sick Leave (ESL) Clause in Contracts

Extended Sick Leave (ESL). Effective January 1, 2013, the ESL bank will be implemented. 9.6.1 ESL is earned by regular full-time employees of Yakima County at the rate of four (4) hours for each month of completed service. Regular part-time employees earn ESL on a pro-rated basis according to the hours budgeted for the position. 9.6.2 An employee is eligible to use available ESL when the employee has: • an extended illness or injury lasting more than 10 consecutive work days (cannot be used for intermittent absences); • A qualified family member with an extended illness or injury lasting more than 10 consecutive work days (cannot be used for intermittent absences); • served thirty (30) consecutive days of employment; and • used 5 work days or 40 hours of PTO, SL, CT or LWOP. The changes will become effective beginning in the payroll period following signature of the CBA by the last signing party. 9.6.3 Upon separation from employment with Yakima County, any unused ESL is forfeited without payment. 9.6.4 All re-employed persons, whose continuous service has been interrupted by termination, shall be considered new employees and shall be subject to the applicable qualifying period of employment. Exception: Employees rehired within the layoff period after a reduction in force will have their accumulated ESL bank hours restored.

Extended Sick Leave (ESL). Effective January 1, 2013, the ESL bank will be implemented. 9.6.1 ESL is earned by regular full-time employees of Yakima County at the rate of four (4) hours for each month of completed service. Regular part-time employees earn ESL on a pro-rated basis according to the hours budgeted for the position. 9.6.2 An employee is eligible to use available ESL when the employee has: • an extended illness or injury lasting more than 10 consecutive work days (cannot be used for intermittent absences); • A a qualified family member with an extended illness or injury lasting more than 10 consecutive work days (cannot be used for intermittent absences); • served thirty (30) consecutive days of employment; and • used 5 work days or 40 hours of PTO, SL, CT or LWOP. The changes will become effective beginning in the payroll period following signature of the CBA by the last signing party. 9.6.3 Upon separation from employment with Yakima County, any unused ESL is forfeited without payment. 9.6.4 All re-employed persons, whose continuous service has been interrupted by termination, shall be considered new employees and shall be subject to the applicable qualifying period of employment. Exception: Employees rehired within the layoff period after a reduction in force will have their accumulated ESL bank hours restored.

Extended Sick Leave (ESL). Effective January 1, 2013, the ESL bank will be implemented. 9.6.1 a. ESL is earned by regular full-time employees of Yakima County at the rate of four (4) hours (3.75 hours for a 7.5 hour employee) for each month of completed service. Regular part-time employees earn ESL on a pro-rated basis according to the hours budgeted for the position. 9.6.2 b. An employee is eligible to use available ESL when the employee has: • an extended illness or injury lasting more than 10 consecutive work days (cannot be used for intermittent absences); • A qualified family member with an extended illness or injury lasting more than 10 consecutive work days (cannot be used for intermittent absences); • served thirty (30) consecutive days of employment; and • used 5 work days or 40 hours of PTO, SL, CT or LWOP. The changes will become effective beginning in the payroll period following signature of the CBA by the last signing party. 9.6.3 c. Upon separation from employment with Yakima County, any unused ESL is forfeited without payment. 9.6.4 d. All re-employed persons, whose continuous service has been interrupted by termination, shall be considered new employees and shall be subject to the applicable qualifying period of employment. Exception: Employees rehired within the layoff period after a reduction in force will have their accumulated ESL bank hours restored.

Extended Sick Leave (ESL). Effective January 1, 2013, the ESL bank will be implemented. 9.6.1 20.6.1 ESL is earned by regular full-time employees of Yakima County at the rate of four (4) hours for each month of completed service. Regular part-time employees earn ESL on a pro-rated basis according to the hours budgeted for the position. 9.6.2 20.6.2 An employee is eligible to use available ESL when the employee has: • an extended illness or injury lasting more than 10 consecutive work days (cannot be used for intermittent absences); • A a qualified family member with an extended illness or injury lasting more than 10 consecutive work days (cannot be used for intermittent absences); • served thirty (30) consecutive days of employment; and • used 5 work days or 40 hours of PTO, SL, CT or LWOP. The changes will become effective beginning in the payroll period following signature of the this CBA by the last signing party. 9.6.3 20.6.3 Upon separation from employment with Yakima County, any unused ESL is forfeited without payment. 9.6.4 20.6.4 All re-employed persons, whose continuous service has been interrupted by termination, shall be considered new employees and shall be subject to the applicable qualifying period of employment. Exception: Employees rehired within the layoff period after a reduction in force will have their accumulated ESL bank hours restored.

Extended Sick Leave (ESL). Effective January 1, 2013, the ESL bank will be implemented. 9.6.1 20.6.1 ESL is earned by regular full-time employees of Yakima County at the rate of four (4) hours for each month of completed service. Regular part-time employees earn ESL on a pro-rated basis according to the hours budgeted for the position. 9.6.2 20.6.2 An employee is eligible to use available ESL when the employee has: • an extended illness or injury lasting more than 10 consecutive work days (cannot be used for intermittent absences); • A a qualified family member with an extended illness or injury lasting more than 10 consecutive work days (cannot be used for intermittent absences); • served thirty (30) consecutive days of employment; and • used 5 work days or 40 hours of PTO, SL, CT or LWOP. The changes will become effective beginning in the payroll period following signature of the this CBA by the last signing party. 9.6.3 20.6.3 Upon separation from employment with Yakima County, any unused ESL is forfeited without payment. 9.6.4 20.6.4 All re-employed persons, persons whose continuous service has been interrupted by termination, termination shall be considered new employees and shall be subject to the applicable qualifying period of employment. Exception: Employees rehired within the layoff period after a reduction in force will have their accumulated ESL bank hours restored.

Extended Sick Leave (ESL). Effective January 1, 2013, the ESL bank will be implemented. 9.6.1 ESL is earned by regular full-time employees of Yakima County at the rate of four (4) hours for each month of completed service. Regular part-time employees earn ESL on a pro-rated basis according to the hours budgeted for the position. 9.6.2 An employee is eligible to use available ESL when the employee has: • an extended illness or injury lasting more than 10 consecutive work days (cannot be used for intermittent absences); • A a qualified family member with an extended illness or injury lasting more than 10 consecutive work days (cannot be used for intermittent absences); • served thirty (30) consecutive days of employment; • exhausted all available sick leave hours; and • used 5 work days or 40 hours of PTO, SL, CT or LWOP. The changes will become effective beginning in the payroll period following signature of the CBA by the last signing party. 9.6.3 Upon separation from employment with Yakima County, any unused ESL is forfeited without payment. 9.6.4 All re-employed persons, whose continuous service has been interrupted by termination, shall be considered new employees and shall be subject to the applicable qualifying period of employment. Exception: Employees rehired within the layoff period after a reduction in force will have their accumulated ESL bank hours restored.