Extended Sick Leave Without Pay. Extended leave without pay for illness of the employee constitutes a protection to one's employment rights. Such leave shall be granted only for health of self or family member, provided the following requirements are met: A. Employees seeking such leave must make application on the form provided by the Office of Personnel Management and Services. B. Such application must be supported and accompanied by the following: 1. Identity of person in ill health; 2. Statement from physician explaining why such leave is necessary; and 3. Effective dates of requested leave (beginning and ending). C. Such leave shall not exceed one year in duration. D. Employees on such leave may, upon expiration of leave, apply for an extension. The employer may grant such extension as warranted; however, the maximum time an employee may be absent on leave for illness of self, illness of relative, or any combination thereof shall be three years. E. While an employee is on extended sick leave without pay, the employer agrees to continue to pay its regular contribution to the employee's insurance benefits.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
