Family Medical Leave of Absence. In accordance with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees are entitled to twelve (12) workweeks of unpaid leave within a rolling twelve (12)-month period. Non-contract days, such as non-duty days, shall not count toward the twelve (12) workweeks and accrued paid leave shall not be deducted. a) FMLA Eligibility: Over the twelve (12) months prior to leave, employees must have been employed with the School District for at least twelve (12) months and worked 1,250 hours within the twelve (12)-month period preceding the leave. Any use of vacation, sick leave, or unpaid time off (non-duty days) are not be counted toward the 1,250-hour benchmark. b) Pursuant to law, FMLA Leave shall be granted for any of the following reasons: i. The employee’s own serious health condition, as defined by the FMLA.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
