HEALTH OR CHILD CARE LEAVE. 1. After exhausting paid leave pursuant to Article 14 and provided further the employee meets the eligibility requirements of FMLA and/or OFLA, as applicable, an employee who cannot perform their scheduled duties due to extended illness, temporary disability or for childcare purposes may upon application be granted a leave without pay for a period of time to be mutually agreed between the employee and the District. A position fitting the employee’s qualifications will be available upon return. An employee on health leave shall retain their place on the salary schedule, except the employee will be eligible for the scheduled increment for the ensuing year if one-half (½) or more of the contract year has been completed in which the health leave is originally granted. Said leave may be extended beyond a one-year period at the district’s discretion.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
