General Leaves. 12.1.1 A leave is an authorized absence from duty for a specified period of time. 12.1.2 Unless otherwise indicated, leaves may be extended upon mutual agreement between the unit member and the District. 12.1.3 Unless otherwise indicated, members on paid leave are eligible for and retain fringe benefits of their position. Members on unpaid leave of absence of less than one month shall have the cost of the fringe benefits deducted from their payroll. Members on unpaid leave other than those on reduced load (Section 15.3.2) shall be eligible for and retain fringe benefits of their position, in accordance with the specific insurance programs and carrier requirements, by paying monthly, in advance, the full District and employee costs of such benefit programs. Members not electing to pay such costs of coverage shall have benefits rescinded until return from leave. 12.1.4 Unless otherwise indicated, time on paid leave shall be counted as time in service for all rights and benefits. 12.1.5 District may grant or deny requests for early return from leave or cancellation of approved leave. 12.1.6 A unit member may be granted a leave without pay for not more than twenty (20) assigned duty days in any one (1) year period, subject to the discretion/ approval of the Chancellor, or designee. A unit member may be granted leave without pay for any period of time upon recommendation of the Chancellor and subject to the approval of the Board.
Appears in 15 contracts
Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
