Common use of Illness or Disability Leave Clause in Contracts

Illness or Disability Leave. Following the termination of a leave of absence under Section K above, an additional eight (8) months of leave (or twelve (12) months for non-probationary employees not eligible for leaves under Section K above), without pay, without accrual of leave days or benefits and without loss of seniority shall be granted to an employee who is unable to work because of continued illness or disability and who has exhausted all sick leave available. Seniority shall accrue for the duration of such illness or disability up to a one (1) year period, but without the accrual of additional leave days or benefits. A second year of leave may be granted at the discretion of the Board.

Illness or Disability Leave. Following the termination of a leave of absence under Section K above, up to an additional eight nine (8) 9) months of leave (or up to twelve (12) months for non-probationary employees not eligible for leaves under Section K above), without pay, without accrual of leave days or benefits and without loss of seniority shall be granted to an employee who is unable to work because of continued illness or disability and who has exhausted all sick leave available. Seniority shall accrue for the duration of such illness or disability up to a one (1) year period, but without the accrual of additional leave days or benefits. A second year of leave may be granted at the discretion of the Board, however, seniority shall not accrue during this time period.