Leave for Personal Reasons. Personal leaves of absence without pay will not be unreasonably withheld. Such leave will be granted only as the needs of service allow. This provision is not to be construed as a right to such leave or that such leave may be repeated each year and granting of such leaves is subject to the Personal Leave of Absence Policy approved by the Employer and as amended from time to time. Applications for personal leaves of absence are to be made in writing, setting forth the reasons for such leave, to the employee’s Branch/Department Manager. A decision in writing granting the leave or denying the leave with reasons shall be given within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of the request by the employee's Branch/Department Manager.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
