Full sabbatical option Clause Samples
The Full Sabbatical Option clause grants eligible employees the right to take an extended, uninterrupted period of paid or unpaid leave from their regular duties, typically for purposes such as research, professional development, or personal renewal. This clause outlines the conditions under which an employee may apply for a sabbatical, the duration allowed (often several months to a year), and any requirements for returning to work afterward. Its core practical function is to support employee well-being and professional growth while ensuring organizational planning and continuity during the employee's absence.
Full sabbatical option. At the end of six (6) years of service from the initial date of full-time employment or six (6) years of service from the termination date of a previous sabbatical leave, a Faculty member is eligible for a full sabbatical. A full sabbatical may be granted
1) at full pay for four and one half (4½) months for Faculty on academic-year appointment and for six (6) months for Faculty on fiscal-year appointment; or,
2) at half pay for a calendar year for Faculty on academic- or fiscal year appointment. A calendar year is considered to run from the beginning of the fall or spring semester to the beginning of the following fall or spring semester, respectively; or from the end of the fall or spring semester to the end of the following fall or spring semester respectively; or for a 12 month period, generally but not necessarily commencing on July 1 and concluding on June 30 of the following year.