LEAVES FROM DUTY. 8.1 Teachers shall be eligible for eleven (11) days of paid sick leave per year, cumulative to 180 days. Earned sick leave that has been accumulated by presently employed teachers prior to the date of this agreement shall be retained by that teacher provided that the accumulation shall not exceed 180 days. 8.2 Teachers separating their employment and who are eligible for retirement through a State sponsored retirement system or upon death, will receive one-fourth of the accumulated unused sick leave, up to a maximum of 45 days’ pay (one-fourth of 180 days). 8.3 Teachers are entitled to use sick leave under the following situations: a. When unable to perform duties because of sickness, injury, or disability. b. When undergoing medical, surgical, dental, and optical examinations or treatments, which the employee is unable to schedule during other than work hours. c. When presence at work would jeopardize the health of others by exposing them to a contagious disease. d. When the illness, injury, or disability of an immediate family member requires the employee's presence. Immediate family in this case means spouse, children, siblings, or parents and others bearing the same relationship to the teacher's spouse. At the Agency Head and/or his/her Designee's discretion, with input from the immediate supervisor, the definition of immediate family may be expanded to include other individuals with a similar personal relationship to the employee as that of an immediate family member. e. In conjunction with an approved leave under the FMLA. 8.4 Sick leave shall be taken in at least quarter-hour increments. 8.5 Teachers shall obtain written approval from their immediate supervisor in advance when planning to use sick leave for dental appointments, physical exams, etc. In case of sickness, injury, emergency or any other absence which cannot be approved in advance, the teachers shall advise the immediate supervisor of the circumstances as early as possible. 8.6 When a sick leave absence exceeds three (3) consecutive days or when abuse is suspected, employees may be required to submit a substantiating medical certificate. 8.7 Teachers who terminate and return to state employment within one (1) year shall retain all accrued sick leave earned prior to termination. 8.8 A teacher who is receiving Worker's Compensation for an injury or occupational disease shall have the option of electing to use accumulated unused sick leave to supplement Worker's Compensation up to but not to exceed the regular rate of pay. Teachers electing this option shall earn and be charged sick leave in proportion to the amount of money paid by the State. After all such sick leave has been used, the teacher shall be entitled to compensation authorized by Worker's Compensation. 8.10 Up to five (5) contract days of funeral leave shall be granted for each death in the immediate family. Immediate family is defined as spouse, children, parents, grandparents, grand- children, brothers, sisters, or persons bearing the same relationship to the spouse. Step- persons and unborn persons bearing these relationships are included. At the Agency Head and/or his/her Designee's discretion, the definition of immediate family may be expanded to include other individuals with a similar personal relationship to the employee as that of an immediate family member. This leave shall be up to five consecutive contract days contiguous to the day of the funeral. 8.10.1 For funerals of persons not in the immediate family the employee may use accrued sick leave as arranged with the appropriate administrator.
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Samples: Labor Contract, Labor Contract, Labor Contract
LEAVES FROM DUTY. 8.1 Teachers shall be eligible for eleven (11) days of paid sick leave per year, cumulative to 180 days. Earned sick leave that has been accumulated by presently employed teachers prior to the date of this agreement shall be retained by that teacher provided that the accumulation shall not exceed 180 days.
8.2 Teachers separating their employment and who are eligible for retirement through a State sponsored retirement system or upon death, will receive one-fourth of the accumulated unused sick leave, up to a maximum of 45 days’ pay (one-fourth of 180 days).
8.3 Teachers are entitled to use sick leave under the following situations:
a. When unable to perform duties because of sickness, injury, or disability.
b. When undergoing medical, surgical, dental, and optical examinations or treatments, which the employee is unable to schedule during other than work hours.
c. When presence at work would jeopardize the health of others by exposing them to a contagious disease.
d. When the illness, injury, or disability of an immediate family member requires the employee's presence. Immediate family in this case means spouse, children, siblings, or parents and others bearing the same relationship to the teacher's spouse. At the Agency Head and/or his/her Designee's discretion, with input from the immediate supervisor, the definition of immediate family may be expanded to include other individuals with a similar personal relationship to the employee as that of an immediate family member.
e. In conjunction with an approved leave under the FMLA.
8.4 Sick leave shall be taken in at least quarter-hour increments.
8.5 Teachers shall obtain written approval from their immediate supervisor in advance when planning to use sick leave for dental appointments, physical exams, etc. In case of sickness, injury, emergency or any other absence which cannot be approved in advance, the teachers shall advise the immediate supervisor of the circumstances as early as possible.
8.6 When a sick leave absence exceeds three (3) consecutive days or when abuse is suspected, employees may be required to submit a substantiating medical certificate.
8.7 Teachers who terminate and return to state employment within one (1) year shall retain all accrued sick leave earned prior to termination.
8.8 A teacher who is receiving Worker's Compensation for an injury or occupational disease shall have the option of electing to use accumulated unused sick leave to supplement Worker's Compensation up to but not to exceed the regular rate of pay. Teachers electing this option shall earn and be charged sick leave in proportion to the amount of money paid by the State. After all such sick leave has been used, the teacher shall be entitled to compensation authorized by Worker's Compensation.
8.10 Up to five (5) contract days of funeral leave shall be granted for each death in the immediate family. Immediate family is defined as spouse, children, parents, grandparents, grand- children, brothers, sisters, or persons bearing the same relationship to the spouse. Step- persons and unborn persons bearing these relationships are included. At the Agency Head and/or his/her Designee's discretion, the definition of immediate family may be expanded to include other individuals with a similar personal relationship to the employee as that of an immediate family member. This leave shall be up to five consecutive contract days contiguous to the day of the funeral.
8.10.1 For funerals of persons not in the immediate family the employee may use accrued sick leave as arranged with the appropriate administrator.
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Samples: Labor Contract, Labor Contract
LEAVES FROM DUTY. 8.1 Teachers shall be eligible for eleven (11) days of paid sick leave per year, cumulative to 180 days. Earned sick leave that has been accumulated by presently employed teachers prior to the date of this agreement shall be retained by that teacher provided that the accumulation shall not exceed 180 days.
8.2 Teachers separating their employment and who are eligible for retirement through a State sponsored retirement system or upon death, will receive one-fourth of the accumulated unused sick leave, up to a maximum of 45 days’ days pay (one-fourth of 180 days).
8.3 Teachers are entitled to use sick leave under the following situations:
a. When unable to perform duties because of sickness, injury, or disability.
b. When undergoing medical, surgical, dental, and optical examinations or treatments, which the employee is unable to schedule during other than work hours.
c. When presence at work would jeopardize the health of others by exposing them to a contagious disease.
d. When the illness, injury, or disability of an immediate family member requires the employee's presence. Immediate family in this case means spouse, children, siblings, or parents and others bearing the same relationship to the teacher's spouse. At the Agency Head and/or his/her Designee's discretion, with input from the immediate supervisor, the definition of immediate family may be expanded to include other individuals with a similar personal relationship to the employee as that of an immediate family member.
e. In conjunction with an approved leave under the FMLA.
8.4 Sick leave shall be taken in at least quarter-hour increments.
8.5 Teachers shall obtain written approval from their immediate supervisor in advance when planning to use sick leave for dental appointments, physical exams, etc. In case of sickness, injury, emergency or any other absence which cannot be approved in advance, the teachers shall advise the immediate supervisor of the circumstances as early as possible.
8.6 When a sick leave absence exceeds three (3) consecutive days or when abuse is suspected, employees may be required to submit a substantiating medical certificate.
8.7 Teachers who terminate and return to state employment within one (1) year shall retain all accrued sick leave earned prior to termination.
8.8 A teacher who is receiving Worker's Compensation for an injury or occupational disease shall have the option of electing to use accumulated unused sick leave to supplement Worker's Compensation up to but not to exceed the regular rate of pay. Teachers electing this option shall earn and be charged sick leave in proportion to the amount of money paid by the State. After all such sick leave has been used, the teacher shall be entitled to compensation authorized by Worker's Compensation.
8.10 Up to five (5) contract days of funeral leave shall be granted for each death in the immediate family. Immediate family is defined as spouse, children, parents, grandparents, grand- children, brothers, sisters, or persons bearing the same relationship to the spouse. Step- persons and unborn persons bearing these relationships are included. At the Agency Head and/or his/her Designee's discretion, the definition of immediate family may be expanded to include other individuals with a similar personal relationship to the employee as that of an immediate family member. This leave shall be up to five consecutive contract days contiguous to the day of the funeral.
8.10.1 For funerals of persons not in the immediate family the employee may use accrued sick leave as arranged with the appropriate administrator.
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Samples: Labor Contract, Labor Contract
LEAVES FROM DUTY. 8.1 Teachers shall be eligible for eleven (11) days of paid sick leave per year, cumulative to 180 days. Earned sick leave that has been accumulated by presently employed teachers prior to the date of this agreement shall be retained by that teacher provided that the accumulation shall not exceed 180 days.
8.2 Teachers separating their employment and who are eligible for retirement through a State sponsored retirement system or upon death, will receive one-fourth of the accumulated unused sick leave, up to a maximum of 45 days’ days pay (one-fourth of 180 days).
8.3 Teachers are entitled to use sick leave under the following situations:
a. When unable to perform duties because of sickness, injury, or disability.
b. When undergoing medical, surgical, dental, and optical examinations or treatments, which the employee is unable to schedule during other than work hours.
c. When presence at work would jeopardize the health of others by exposing them to a contagious disease.
d. When the illness, injury, or disability of an immediate family member requires the employee's presence. Immediate family in this case means spouse, children, siblings, or parents and others bearing the same relationship to the teacher's spouse. At the Agency Head and/or his/her Designee's discretion, with input from the immediate supervisor, the definition of immediate family may be expanded to include other individuals with a similar personal relationship to the employee as that of an immediate family member.
e. In conjunction with an approved leave under the FMLA.
8.4 Sick leave shall be taken in at least quarter-hour increments.
8.5 Teachers shall obtain written approval from their immediate supervisor in advance when planning to use sick leave for dental appointments, physical exams, etc. In case of sickness, injury, emergency or any other absence which cannot be approved in advance, the teachers shall advise the immediate supervisor of the circumstances as early as possible.
8.6 When a sick leave absence exceeds three (3) consecutive days or when abuse is suspected, employees may be required to submit a substantiating medical certificate.
8.7 Teachers who terminate and return to state employment within one (1) year shall retain all accrued sick leave earned prior to termination.
8.8 A teacher who is receiving Worker's Compensation for an injury or occupational disease shall have the option of electing to use accumulated unused sick leave to supplement Worker's Compensation up to but not to exceed the regular rate of pay. Teachers electing this option shall earn and be charged sick leave in proportion to the amount of money paid by the State. After all such sick leave has been used, the teacher shall be entitled to compensation authorized by Worker's Compensation.
8.10 Up to five (5) contract days of funeral leave shall be granted for each death in the immediate family. Immediate family is defined as spouse, children, parents, grandparents, grand- children, brothers, sisters, or persons bearing the same relationship to the spouse. Step- persons and unborn persons bearing these relationships are included. At the Agency Head and/or his/her Designee's discretion, the definition of immediate family may be expanded to include other individuals with a similar personal relationship to the employee as that of an immediate family member. This leave shall be up to five consecutive contract days contiguous to the day of the funeral.
8.10.1 For funerals of persons not in the immediate family the employee may use accrued sick leave as arranged with the appropriate administrator.
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Samples: Labor Contract
LEAVES FROM DUTY.
8.1 Teachers shall be eligible for eleven (11) days of paid sick leave per year, cumulative to 180 days. Earned sick leave that has been accumulated by presently employed teachers prior to the date of this agreement shall be retained by that teacher provided that the accumulation shall not exceed 180 days.
8.2 Teachers separating their employment and who are eligible for retirement through a State sponsored retirement system or upon death, will receive one-fourth of the accumulated unused sick leave, up to a maximum of 45 days’ days pay (one-fourth of 180 days).
8.3 Teachers are entitled to use sick leave under the following situations:
a. When unable to perform duties because of sickness, injury, or disability.
b. When undergoing medical, surgical, dental, and optical examinations or treatments, which the employee is unable to schedule during other than work hours.
c. When presence at work would jeopardize the health of others by exposing them to a contagious disease.
d. When the illness, injury, or disability of an immediate family member requires demands the employee's ’s presence. Immediate family in this case means spouse, children, siblings, or parents and others bearing the same relationship to the teacher's ’s spouse. At the Agency Head and/or his/her Designee's ’s discretion, with input from the immediate supervisor, the definition of immediate family may be expanded to include other individuals with a similar personal relationship to the employee as that of an immediate family member.
e. In conjunction with an approved leave under the FMLA.
8.4 Sick leave shall be taken in at least quarterhalf-hour increments.
8.5 Teachers shall obtain written approval from notify their immediate supervisor in advance when planning to use sick leave for dental appointments, physical exams, etc. In case of sickness, injury, emergency or any other absence which cannot be approved in advance, the teachers shall advise the immediate supervisor of the circumstances as early as possible.
8.6 When a sick leave absence exceeds three (3) consecutive days or when abuse is suspected, employees may be required to submit a substantiating medical certificate.
8.7 Teachers who terminate and return to state employment within one (1) year shall retain all accrued sick leave earned prior to termination.
8.8 A teacher who is receiving Worker's ’s Compensation for an injury or occupational disease shall have the option of electing to use accumulated unused sick leave to supplement Worker's ’s Compensation up to but not to exceed the regular rate of pay. Teachers electing this option shall earn and be charged sick leave in proportion to the amount of money paid by the State. After all such sick leave has been used, the teacher shall be entitled to compensation authorized by Worker's ’s Compensation.
8.9 In the event that a teacher is subject to an altercation involving physical restraint while within the scope of their employment with the State, the teacher should take the following action:
a. The teacher should notify their immediate supervisor or their designee, who will in turn notify the appropriate authorities.
b. Reporting of the assault will be in writing on the proper form.
c. The Employer as may be appropriate will provide legal advice to the teacher concerning their rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial officials.
d. The teacher shall suffer no loss of wages, leaves, or benefits when involved in school related legal proceedings.
8.10 Up to five (5) contract days of paid funeral leave shall may be granted for each death in the immediate family. Immediate family is defined as spouse, children, parents, grandparents, grand- childrengrandchildren, brothers, sisters, or persons bearing the same relationship to the spouse. Step- persons and unborn persons bearing these relationships are included. At the Agency Head and/or his/her Designee's ’s discretion, the definition of immediate family may be expanded to include other individuals with a similar personal relationship to the employee as that of an immediate family member. This leave shall be up to five consecutive contract days contiguous to the day of the funeral.
8.10.1 For funerals of persons not in the immediate family the employee may use accrued sick leave as arranged with the appropriate administrator.
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Samples: Labor Contract
LEAVES FROM DUTY. 8.1 Teachers shall be eligible for eleven (11) days of paid sick leave per year, cumulative to 180 days. Earned sick leave that has been accumulated by presently employed teachers prior to the date of this agreement shall be retained by that teacher provided that the accumulation shall not exceed 180 days.
8.2 Teachers separating their employment and who are eligible for retirement through a State sponsored retirement system or upon death, will receive one-fourth of the accumulated unused sick leave, up to a maximum of 45 days’ days pay (one-fourth of 180 days).
8.3 Teachers are entitled to use sick leave under the following situations:
a. When unable to perform duties because of sickness, injury, or disability.
b. When undergoing medical, surgical, dental, and optical examinations or treatments, which the employee is unable to schedule during other than work hours.
c. When presence at work would jeopardize the health of others by exposing them to a contagious disease.
d. When the illness, injury, or disability of an immediate family member requires demands the employee's presence. Immediate family in this case means spouse, children, siblings, or parents and others bearing the same relationship to the teacher's spouse. At the Agency Head and/or his/her Designee's discretion, with input from the immediate supervisor, the definition of immediate family may be expanded to include other individuals with a similar personal relationship to the employee as that of an immediate family member.
e. In conjunction with an approved leave under the FMLA.
8.4 Sick leave shall be taken in at least quarterhalf-hour increments.
8.5 Teachers shall obtain written approval from notify their immediate supervisor in advance when planning to use sick leave for dental appointments, physical exams, etc. In case of sickness, injury, emergency or any other absence which cannot be approved in advance, the teachers shall advise the immediate supervisor of the circumstances as early as possible.
8.6 When a sick leave absence exceeds three (3) consecutive days or when abuse is suspected, employees may be required to submit a substantiating medical certificate.
8.7 Teachers who terminate and return to state employment within one (1) year shall retain all accrued sick leave earned prior to termination.
8.8 A teacher who is receiving Worker's Compensation for an injury or occupational disease shall have the option of electing to use accumulated unused sick leave to supplement Worker's Compensation up to but not to exceed the regular rate of pay. Teachers electing this option shall earn and be charged sick leave in proportion to the amount of money paid by the State. After all such sick leave has been used, the teacher shall be entitled to compensation authorized by Worker's Compensation.
8.9 In the event that a teacher is subject to an altercation involving physical restraint while within the scope of their employment with the State, the teacher should take the following action:
a. The teacher should notify their immediate supervisor or their designee, who will in turn notify the appropriate authorities.
b. Reporting of the assault will be in writing on the proper form.
c. The Employer as may be appropriate will provide legal advice to the teacher concerning their rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial officials.
d. The teacher shall suffer no loss of wages, leaves, or benefits when involved in school related legal proceedings.
e. The Employer acknowledges that safety is of prime importance and will take reasonable measures necessary to provide a safe work environment.
8.10 Up to five (5) contract days of funeral leave shall be granted for each death in the immediate family. Immediate family is defined as spouse, children, parents, grandparents, grand- grand-children, brothers, sisters, or persons bearing the same relationship to the spouse. Step- persons and unborn persons bearing these relationships are included. At the Agency Head and/or his/her Designee's discretion, the definition of immediate family may be expanded to include other individuals with a similar personal relationship to the employee as that of an immediate family member. This leave shall be up to five consecutive contract days contiguous to the day of the funeral.
8.10.1 For funerals of persons not in the immediate family the employee may use accrued sick leave as arranged with the appropriate administrator.
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Samples: Labor Contract
LEAVES FROM DUTY.
8.1 Teachers shall be eligible for eleven (11) days of paid sick leave per year, cumulative to 180 days. Earned sick leave that has been accumulated by presently employed teachers prior to the date of this agreement shall be retained by that teacher provided that the accumulation shall not exceed 180 days.
8.2 Teachers separating their employment and who are eligible for retirement through a State sponsored retirement system or upon death, will receive one-fourth of the accumulated unused sick leave, up to a maximum of 45 days’ pay (one-fourth of 180 days).
8.3 Teachers are entitled to use sick leave under the following situations:
a. When unable to perform duties because of sickness, injury, or disability.
b. When undergoing medical, surgical, dental, and optical examinations or treatments, which the employee is unable to schedule during other than work hours.
c. When presence at work would jeopardize the health of others by exposing them to a contagious disease.
d. When the illness, injury, or disability of an immediate family member requires the employee's presence. Immediate family in this case means spouse, children, siblings, or parents and others bearing the same relationship to the teacher's spouse. At the Agency Head and/or his/her Designee's discretion, with input from the immediate supervisor, the definition of immediate family may be expanded to include other individuals with a similar personal relationship to the employee as that of an immediate family member.
e. In conjunction with an approved leave under the FMLA.
8.4 Sick leave shall be taken in at least quarter-hour increments.
8.5 Teachers shall obtain written approval from their immediate supervisor in advance when planning to use sick leave for dental appointments, physical exams, etc. In case of sickness, injury, emergency or any other absence which cannot be approved in advance, the teachers shall advise the immediate supervisor of the circumstances as early as possible.
8.6 When a sick leave absence exceeds three (3) consecutive days or when abuse is suspected, employees may be required to submit a substantiating medical certificate.
8.7 Teachers who terminate and return to state employment within one (1) year shall retain all accrued sick leave earned prior to termination.
8.8 A teacher who is receiving Worker's Compensation for an injury or occupational disease shall have the option of electing to use accumulated unused sick leave to supplement Worker's Compensation up to but not to exceed the regular rate of pay. Teachers electing this option shall earn and be charged sick leave in proportion to the amount of money paid by the State. After all such sick leave has been used, the teacher shall be entitled to compensation authorized by Worker's Compensation.
8.10 Up to five (5) contract days of funeral leave shall be granted for each death in the immediate family. Immediate family is defined as spouse, children, parents, grandparents, grand- children, brothers, sisters, or persons bearing the same relationship to the spouse. Step- persons and unborn persons bearing these relationships are included. At the Agency Head and/or his/her Designee's discretion, the definition of immediate family may be expanded to include other individuals with a similar personal relationship to the employee as that of an immediate family member. This leave shall be up to five consecutive contract days contiguous to the day of the funeral.
8.10.1 For funerals of persons not in the immediate family the employee may use accrued sick leave as arranged with the appropriate administrator.
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Samples: Labor Contract
LEAVES FROM DUTY. 8.1 Teachers shall be eligible for eleven (11) days of paid sick leave per year, cumulative to 180 days. Earned sick leave that has been accumulated by presently employed teachers prior to the date of this agreement shall be retained by that teacher provided that the accumulation shall not exceed 180 days.
8.2 Teachers separating their employment and who are eligible for retirement through a State sponsored retirement system or upon death, will receive one-fourth of the accumulated unused sick leave, up to a maximum of 45 days’ days pay (one-fourth of 180 days).
8.3 Teachers are entitled to use sick leave under the following situations:
a. When unable to perform duties because of sickness, injury, or disability.
b. When undergoing medical, surgical, dental, and optical examinations or treatments, which the employee is unable to schedule during other than work hours.
c. When presence at work would jeopardize the health of others by exposing them to a contagious disease.
d. When the illness, injury, or disability of an immediate family member requires the employee's presence. Immediate family in this case means spouse, children, siblings, or parents and others bearing the same relationship to the teacher's spouse. At the Agency Head and/or his/her Designee's discretion, with input from the immediate supervisor, the definition of immediate family may be expanded to include other individuals with a similar personal relationship to the employee as that of an immediate family member.
e. In conjunction with an approved leave under the FMLA.
8.4 Sick leave shall be taken in at least quarter-hour increments.
8.5 Teachers shall obtain written approval from notify their immediate supervisor in advance when planning to use sick leave for dental appointments, physical exams, etc. In case of sickness, injury, emergency or any other absence which cannot be approved in advance, the teachers shall advise the immediate supervisor of the circumstances as early as possible.
8.6 When a sick leave absence exceeds three (3) consecutive days or when abuse is suspected, employees may be required to submit a substantiating medical certificate.
8.7 Teachers who terminate and return to state employment within one (1) year shall retain all accrued sick leave earned prior to termination.
8.8 A teacher who is receiving Worker's Compensation for an injury or occupational disease shall have the option of electing to use accumulated unused sick leave to supplement Worker's Compensation up to but not to exceed the regular rate of pay. Teachers electing this option shall earn and be charged sick leave in proportion to the amount of money paid by the State. After all such sick leave has been used, the teacher shall be entitled to compensation authorized by Worker's Compensation.
8.10 Up to five (5) contract days of funeral leave shall be granted for each death in the immediate family. Immediate family is defined as spouse, children, parents, grandparents, grand- children, brothers, sisters, or persons bearing the same relationship to the spouse. Step- persons and unborn persons bearing these relationships are included. At the Agency Head and/or his/her Designee's discretion, the definition of immediate family may be expanded to include other individuals with a similar personal relationship to the employee as that of an immediate family member. This leave shall be up to five consecutive contract days contiguous to the day of the funeral.
8.10.1 For funerals of persons not in the immediate family the employee may use accrued sick leave as arranged with the appropriate administrator.
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Samples: Labor Contract
