Health and Hardship Leave. a. At the discretion of the District, a unit member may be granted a leave of absence not to exceed one (1) calendar year without pay for health reasons. Unit members may apply for an extension of this leave. b. At the discretion of the District, unit members may be required to furnish a physician's statement or other acceptable proof to substantiate sick leave need or leave of absence for reasons of health. c. Reinstatement after health and hardship leave: Upon returning from a leave of absence, the unit member shall be reinstated to his/her original position if arrangements have been made and stipulated in writing at the time of leave. Otherwise, a person returning from leave of absence shall be eligible for reassignment, within the same classification. d. For purposes of retirement, long-term leaves of absence shall not be considered as a break in service.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
