LEAVE OF ABSENCE INDUSTRIAL INJURY. An employee, who, as a result of an industrial injury, has been unable to return to his/her job title for a period of twelve (12) months from when the associated absence began, may have his or her employment terminated by the Company. Prior to the expiration of that 12 month period, such an employee, may apply for an unpaid leave of absence from the Company for an additional period of up to six (6) months. If a leave is approved and the employee is then unable to return to his or her job title by the end of such approved unpaid leave of absence, , the Company will give consideration to placing the employee in a vacant job title that, in the Company's judgment, the employee is qualified to fill and is capable of handling. In the event there is no such vacancy, the employee's employment shall be terminated. While on a leave of absence under this Section, an employee is subject to layoff under Article 16.
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