Leave for Personal Business. 16:15.1 An employee may utilize one-half (1/2) day total accumulated sick leave credit each calendar year for personal business leave. Such time may be granted in portions not to exceed one-half (1/2) day total. 16:15.2 For the purposes of this article, Personal Business Leave shall be defined as medical, dental, legal/financial appointments, family matters, or bereavement not covered under Article 16:10, where such business cannot be conducted outside the employee’s regular hours of work. 16:15.3 The employee must apply, in writing, to his/her supervisor with a copy to the Human Resources Department with reasonable notice prior to the time requested, stating the reasons for the request. Approval of such requests will be subject to work schedules and continuity and stability in the assignment. 16:15.3.1 In the event notice cannot be given, the employee shall advise his/her supervisor prior to leaving the worksite and shall submit confirmation of the request upon return. The problem must be one of major importance not a mere convenience. 16:15.4 It is not the intent of this provision to provide extension of vacations and/or holidays. If, however, due to factors outside the employee’s control, the leave for personal business is required immediately preceding or following a vacation and/or holiday, then such leave shall be granted provided the provisions of this article are adhered to. 16:15.5 Employees working less than 1.0 FTE will be granted such leave on a pro rata basis. Leave shall not be granted if an employee has depleted his/her accumulated sick leave credits.
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Leave for Personal Business. 16:15.1 An employee may utilize one-half one‐half (1/2) day total accumulated sick leave credit each calendar year for personal business leave. Such time may be granted in portions not to exceed one-half one‐half (1/2) day total.
16:15.2 (*) Effective January 1, 2020: For the purposes of this article, Personal Business Leave shall be defined as medical, dental, legal/financial appointments, family matters, or bereavement not covered under Article 16:10, or sick leave after the annual sick leave credits granted under Article 17:4 have been used where such business cannot be conducted outside the employee’s regular hours of work.
16:15.3 The employee must apply, in writing, to his/her supervisor with a copy to the Human Resources Department with reasonable notice prior to the time requested, stating the reasons for the request. Approval of such requests will be subject to work schedules and continuity and stability in the assignment.
16:15.3.1 In the event notice cannot be given, the employee shall advise his/her supervisor prior to leaving the worksite and shall submit confirmation of the request upon return. The problem must be one of major importance not a mere convenience.
16:15.4 It is not the intent of this provision to provide extension of vacations and/or holidays. If, however, due to factors outside the employee’s control, the leave for personal business is required immediately preceding or following a vacation and/or holiday, then such leave shall be granted provided the provisions of this article are adhered to.
16:15.5 Employees working less than 1.0 FTE will be granted such leave on a pro rata basis. Leave shall not be granted if an employee has depleted his/her accumulated sick leave credits.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
