Justifiable Absence. All full-time members shall be granted days of absence for personal business during each calendar year without loss of pay or deduction from sick days. Part- time members shall be granted a maximum of two (2) such days per year, unless both days are taken for the purpose of observing religious holidays in which case a third day of justifiable absence for the observance of a religious holiday can be requested and will be granted. Personal business is an obligation or emergency over which the member has no control and which requires immediate attention. Generally, these are limited to one (1) day per occurrence, and three (3) days per school year. When five (5) hours or more of travel time are required, additional time shall be granted. Notice of such absence shall be given as far in advance as possible. In giving such notice, or upon return to school, if the justifiable absence was for an emergency, the member shall submit the appropriate form which shall require only a check xxxx for items listed below.
Justifiable Absence. All full-time employees shall be granted two (2) days of absence for personal business during each fiscal year without loss of pay or deduction from sick days. Personal business is an obligation or emergency over which the employee has no control and which requires immediate attention. Such absences may be taken in one-quarter (1/4) day increments. Bus drivers may only take such absences in one-half (1/2) day increments. Generally, these are limited to one (1) day per occurrence. When five (5) hours or more of travel time are required, additional time may be granted. Notice of such absence shall be given as far in advance as possible. In giving such notice, or upon return to work, if the justifiable absence was for an emergency, the employee shall submit the appropriate form. Acceptable reasons for requesting justifiable absence are outlined below: EMERGENCIES • Accidents in the immediate family or affecting family property. • Travel conditions which make it impossible to report to work. OBLIGATIONS • Observance of religious holidays. • Attendance at graduation exercises high school and beyond involving an employee or a member of his/her immediate family. • Physical examination for induction into military service. • Accompanying a member of the immediate family to a terminal upon departing for military service outside the continental United States, or meeting a member of the immediate family returning from such service. • Attending a wedding involving the employee or a member of his/her immediate family. • Attendance at ceremonies where the employee or a member of his/her immediate family is receiving an award of major significance. • Appearance with civic, musical or drama groups on a non-paid basis. • Court appearances as litigant or witness. • *Attending a personal retirement conference at SERS (one per career). • The Superintendent may authorize justifiable absence for other reasons. The reason for such request shall be included in writing on the appropriate form.
Justifiable Absence. All full-time employees shall be granted days for personal business during each calendar year without loss of pay or deduction from sick days. Personal business is an obligation or emergency over which the employee has no control and which requires immediate attention. Generally, these are limited to one (1) day per occurrence. When five (5) hours or more travel time are required, additional time shall be granted. The Attendance Variations Form and supporting documentation of absence shall be given as far in advance as possible. If the absence was for an emergency, the employee shall submit the data using the electronic reporting system and supporting documentation as soon as possible. In the event an employee is directed by the Assistant Superintendent or Coordinator to leave their worksite or not report to work due to the existence of an officially declared Health Department quarantine, the employee so directed will be paid their regular rate of pay for each day they are instructed to remain away from the workplace, but not to exceed two (2) full days. Any additional days will be deducted from accumulated sick leave. Employees who are able to return to work after two full work days, to a temporarily closed job site, shall be reassigned to an alternate job site pending the removal of the quarantine. An employee may utilize justifiable absence for the work-related injuries as follows:
Justifiable Absence. All Full Time Safety Team members (52 weeks) and Full Time Safety Team members (Short Schedule 40 weeks) shall be granted two (2) days of absence for personal business during each fiscal year without loss of pay or deduction from sick days. Personal business is an obligation or emergency over which the employee has no control and which requires immediate attention. Such absences may be taken in one-quarter (1/4) day increments. Generally, these are limited to one (1) day per occurrence. When five (5) hours or more of travel time are required, additional time may be granted. Notice of such absence shall be given as far in advance as possible. In giving such notice, or upon return to work, if the justifiable absence was for an emergency, the employee shall submit the appropriate form. Acceptable reasons for requesting justifiable absence are outlined below: EMERGENCIES • Accidents in the immediate family or affecting family property. • Travel conditions which make it impossible to report to work. OBLIGATIONS • Observance of religious holidays. • Attendance at graduation exercises high school and beyond involving an employee or a member of his/her immediate family. • Physical examination for induction into military service. • Accompanying a member of the immediate family to a terminal upon departing for military service outside the continental United States, or meeting a member of the immediate family returning from such service. • Attending a wedding involving the employee or a member of his/her immediate family. • Attendance at ceremonies where the employee or a member of his/her immediate family is receiving an award of major significance. • Court appearances as witness. • *Attending a personal retirement conference at SERS (one per career). • The Superintendent may authorize justifiable absence for other reasons. The reason for such request shall be included in writing on the appropriate form.
Justifiable Absence. (1) A justifiable absence is defined as any absence during an employee's regular work day for situations of a serious nature or unusual circumstance over which he or she has no control and which requires immediate response/action on the part of the employee. Whenever possible, notice of such leave shall be given as far in advance as possible. In giving notice of such leave or upon return to school, if the leave was for an emergency, the designated “Entry Officer” would then apply through e-leave on behalf of the employee. Convenience of the employee is not accepted as a justifiable absence.
