Common use of Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 Clause in Contracts

Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. 1. Upon proper and timely application, an eligible Employee will be granted a qualified leave of absence as required under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29USC 2601) for a total period of up to twelve weeks per year. 2. A fiscal year (July 1‐June 30) twelve month period will be utilized in all cases by the Board in assessing the amount of time an eligible Employee has available for leave under the act. 3. The Board may require an Employee to utilize available paid time (i.e. paid time off days, vacation, etc.). An Employee may elect to retain a balance of five (5) days in their bank and the Board cannot require the use of those five (5) days. 4. In general, intermittent and reduced schedules will not be approved absent mutual agreement between the Employee and the Board. Proper consideration when medically necessary will be given as required by law in such instances and alternate assignment(s) may be instituted by the Board. 5. In the event an Employee and his/her spouse are employed by the District, whether with or outside of the bargaining unit, an aggregate of twelve (12) weeks will be provided, unless the leave time is attributable to a serious health condition that makes the Employee unable to perform the functions of his/her position. In such instances, the total amount of time for each spouse will not exceed twelve (12) weeks for all leaves covered by the act. 6. Insurance benefit payments will continue for an Employee absent on a qualified leave under this section. Employee contributions will remain in effect. 7. In the event this article or other portions of this agreement extend greater benefits to an eligible Employee in relationship to qualified leaves, the provisions of the agreement shall prevail. 8. The following general provisions will apply to all leaves of absence under this section: a. While on Family Medical Leave, seniority shall accrue. b. Where leaves of absences are foreseeable, Employees are required to provide at least thirty (30) calendar day notice and if not foreseeable, as soon as possible to the Office of Human Resources.

Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. 1. Upon proper and timely application, an eligible Employee will be granted a qualified leave of absence as required under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29USC 2601) for a total period of up to twelve weeks per year. 2. A fiscal year (July 1‐June 30) twelve month period will be utilized in all cases by the Board in assessing the amount of time an eligible Employee has available for leave under the act. 3. The Board may require an Employee to utilize available paid time (i.e. paid time off days, vacation, etc.). An Employee may elect to retain a balance of five (5) days in their bank and the Board cannot require the use of those five (5) days. 4. In general, intermittent and reduced schedules will not be approved absent mutual agreement between the Employee and the Board. Proper consideration when medically necessary will be given as required by law in such instances and alternate assignment(s) may be instituted by the Board. 5. In the event an Employee and his/her spouse are employed by the District, whether with or outside of the bargaining unit, an aggregate of twelve (12) weeks will be provided, unless the leave time is attributable to a serious health condition that makes the Employee unable to perform the functions of his/her position. In such instances, the total amount of time for each spouse will not exceed twelve (12) weeks for all leaves covered by the act. 6. Insurance benefit payments will continue for an Employee absent on a qualified leave under this section. Employee contributions will remain in effect. 7. In the event this article or other portions of this agreement extend greater benefits to an eligible Employee in relationship to qualified leaves, the provisions of the agreement shall prevail. 8. The following general provisions will apply to all leaves of absence under this section: a. While on Family Medical Leave, seniority shall accrue. b. Where leaves of absences are foreseeable, Employees are required to provide at least thirty (30thirty(30) calendar day days notice and if not foreseeable, as soon as possible to the Office of Human Resources.

Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. 1. Upon proper and timely application, an eligible Employee will be granted a qualified leave of absence as required under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29USC 2601) for a total period of up to twelve weeks per year. 2. A fiscal year (July 1‐June 1-June 30) twelve month period will be utilized in all cases by the Board in assessing the amount of time an eligible Employee has available for a qualified leave under the act. 3. The Board may require an Employee to utilize available paid time (i.e. paid time off leave days, vacation, etc.). An Employee may elect to retain a balance of five (5) days in their bank and the Board cannot require the use of those five (5) days. 4. In general, intermittent and reduced schedules will not be approved absent mutual agreement between the Employee and the Board. Proper consideration when medically necessary will be given as required by law in such instances and alternate assignment(s) may be instituted by the Board. 5. In the event an Employee and his/her spouse are employed by the District, whether with or outside of the bargaining unit, an aggregate of twelve (12) weeks will be provided, unless the leave time is attributable to a serious health condition that makes the Employee unable to perform the functions of his/her position. In such instances, the total amount of time for each spouse will not exceed twelve (12) weeks for all leaves covered by the act. 6. Insurance benefit payments will continue for an Employee absent on a qualified leave under this section. Employee contributions will remain in effect. 7. In the event this article or other portions of this agreement extend greater benefits to an eligible Employee in relationship to qualified leaves, the provisions of the agreement shall prevail. 8. The following general provisions will apply to all leaves of absence under this section: a. While on Family Medical LeaveLeave Act, seniority shall accrue. b. Where leaves of absences are foreseeable, Employees are required to provide at least thirty (30) calendar day days notice and if not foreseeable, as soon as possible to the Office of Human Resources.