Extended Sick Leaves Sample Clauses
Extended Sick Leaves. When a bargaining unit member has exhausted his/her accumulated paid sick hours he/she shall go on extended unpaid sick leave. Seniority shall accumulate up to one year.
Extended Sick Leaves. A Full-Time or Part-Time Employee may apply for a leave without pay for a period of up to three (3) month. The request for a leave under this sub-article shall be made in writing and shall state the reason or purpose of the leave requested. The Daycare shall give due consideration to the leave requested and may exercise its discretion to grant or deny the request. During a leave under this sub-article, the employee shall pay the cost of benefits coverage for the benefits plans in which he/she participates. Employees who are on short or long term sick leave, shall be entitled to continuation of benefits for a period equivalent of up to three (3) months after their position has been filled by a temporary employee. After that period, for up to nine additional months, the employee may arrange to have continuation of benefits by providing the employer with payment for the costs of the benefit premium.