Common use of Leaves of Absence Without Pay Clause in Contracts

Leaves of Absence Without Pay. Leaves of absence without pay shall be considered only for employees who plan to return to work and will be granted for no more than one year. This may be extended upon expiration at the discretion of the Board of Trustees. When a leave of absence is not covered by sick leave or annual leave, the employee shall not earn salary benefits or fringe benefits during the period of leave. A leave, ordinarily, would not be recommended for an employee who has been employed in the District less than one year. Probationary employees with less than six months service shall be requested to resign, but every consideration will be given them for reemployment. 18.8.1 A short-term leave may be granted to permanent employees subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. If the leave of absence does not exceed three (3) months, the employee shall be guaranteed his/her same position upon return to work. 18.8.2 Extended leave may be granted to permanent employees, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. If the leave is for more than three (3) months, the employee shall be offered the first available opening in a "comparable" position. "Comparable" shall be construed to mean a position requiring the same skills and working conditions, with rate of pay, etc. being the same. All leaves of absence granted shall be with the understanding that the employee will be reassigned as stated herein, with all accumulation of sick leave on record, and at the same class and step on the salary schedule as of the date of commencement of the leave of absence (except the anniversary date will change). The request for leave of absence shall be made in writing to the Board of Trustees thirty (30) days prior to leaving, whenever possible. The notification of return to work or availability for reassignment shall be made in writing to the Director of Human Resources, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the end of the approved leave. Such notification shall constitute compliance with the conditions of leave.

Leaves of Absence Without Pay. Leaves of absence without pay shall be considered only for 1. The Employer may grant employees who plan to return to work have met certain criteria and will be granted for no more than one year. This may be extended upon expiration at the discretion of the Board of Trustees. When procedures, as outlined in this Article, a leave of absence is not covered by sick leave or annual leave, the employee shall not earn salary benefits or fringe benefits during the period of leavewithout pay. A leave, ordinarily, would not be recommended Each request for an employee who has been employed in the District less than one year. Probationary employees with less than six months service shall be requested to resign, but every consideration will be given them for reemployment. 18.8.1 A short-term leave may be granted to permanent employees subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. If the unpaid leave of absence does not exceed three (3) months, the employee will be considered on its individual merits. The application shall be guaranteed his/her same position upon return to work. 18.8.2 Extended submitted in accordance with the provisions of this Article. The particular circumstances surrounding each leave may will be granted to permanent employees, subject to approval reviewed by the Board of Trustees. If the leave is for more than three (3) months, the employee shall be offered the first available opening in a "comparable" position. "Comparable" shall be construed to mean a position requiring the same skills and working conditions, with rate of pay, etc. being the same. All leaves of absence granted shall be employer with the understanding that its decision will in no way establish a precedent. The decision of the employer as to whether such leave shall be granted is final. 2. To be eligible for an unpaid leave of absence, except military leave, as provided by law, the employee will be reassigned as stated hereinmust have completed his/her probationary period. 3. Except for short term leaves, a teacher on leave shall file a written request with all accumulation of sick leave on record, and the Superintendent at the same class and step on the salary schedule as of the date of commencement of the leave of absence (except the anniversary date will change). The request for leave of absence shall be made in writing to the Board of Trustees least thirty (30) calendar days prior to leaving, whenever possible. The notification of the date he or she wishes to return to work or availability for reassignment shall be made in writing to the Director of Human Resources, at least fifteen (15) days teaching prior to the end of the approved leave. Such The Board shall not be required to return the teacher on leave to employment except at the beginning of the semester. 4. Unless otherwise indicated, the following conditions shall apply to extended unpaid leaves of absence: a. Sick leave days shall not accrue, but unused sick leave days held at the start of the leave shall be reinstated upon return. b. Salary increments shall not accrue. c. Other fringe benefits shall not be paid (hospitalization, life insurance, etc.) except as provided in 8.c. d. Time spent on an unpaid leave cannot be added to the employee’s seniority. e. Requests for unpaid leaves shall be in writing to the Personnel Office and must have prior approval before becoming effective. f. Upon return from such leave, provided a job is available for which the teacher is qualified, such Teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as when they left. This section shall apply to all extended leaves except FMLA Leave and Military Leave. 5. An employee is required to give written notification shall constitute compliance with to the conditions Personnel Office at least sixty (60) calendar days preceding the expiration date of an extended leave of his/her wish to return, to request an extension, or to resign. 6. At the termination of a leave, if an employee does not return as indicated or as written in 5 and/or no extension is granted, the employee’s removal and termination of employment becomes automatic.

Leaves of Absence Without Pay. Leaves A. Employees may be granted a leave of absence without pay or fringe benefits for the following reasons: 1. Health 2. Study 3. Military Service 4. Union Activity 5. Such other justifiable reasons as may be approved by the Chancellor or designee. B. Employees shall be considered only eligible for employees an authorized leave of absence after one (1) year of service with the Employer which immediately precedes the authorized effective date of such leave of absence. 1. An employee who plan requests a leave of absence shall make application in writing to return the Vice Chancellor for Human Resources with a copy to work the Director. The application shall state the reason the leave of absence is being requested and the approximate length of time of said absence. 2. The application of an employee for a leave of absence will be considered by the Employer upon its individual merit and circumstances and the parties agree that the determination of whether or not the request shall be granted for no more than one year. This may be extended upon expiration rests solely at the discretion of the Board of TrusteesEmployer. When A request for a leave of absence is not covered by sick leave or annual leave, the employee shall not earn salary benefits or fringe benefits during the period of leave. A leave, ordinarily, would not be recommended for an employee who has been employed in the District less than one year. Probationary employees with less than six months service shall be requested to resign, but every consideration will be given them for reemployment. 18.8.1 A short-term leave may be granted to permanent employees subject to approval answered promptly by the Board of TrusteesEmployer. If the leave of absence does not exceed three (3) months, the employee shall be guaranteed his/her same position upon return to work. 18.8.2 Extended leave may be granted to permanent employees, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. If the leave is for more than three (3) months, the employee shall be offered the first available opening in a "comparable" position. "Comparable" shall be construed to mean a position requiring the same skills and working conditions, with rate of pay, etc. being the same. All leaves of absence granted shall be with the understanding that the employee will be reassigned as stated herein, with all accumulation of sick leave on record, and at the same class and step on the salary schedule as of the date of commencement of the leave of absence (except the anniversary date will change). The request An authorization for leave of absence shall be in writing. 3. A leave of absence, when granted by the Employer, shall not exceed the time specified in the authorization. Such leaves of absence may be extended at the sole discretion of the Employer but the written authorization of the Employer is required in such cases. Employees who fail to return from an approved leave of absence on the date specified, shall be considered as voluntarily terminated. Requests for extension of a leave of absence must be made in writing to the Board of Trustees at least thirty (30) days in advance of the agreed date of return. The thirty (30) day requirement may be waived in cases of medical leave. 4. The discretion in granting leaves of absence shall not be abused by the Employer. Public Safety Officers absent due to a leave of absence specified in A (1-5) above, shall be required to conform to MCOLES regarding certification prior to leaving, whenever possibleresuming their duties. The notification of return to work or availability for reassignment Recertification costs shall be made in writing borne by the employee. C. If an employee works for another Employer during an authorized leave of absence, the authorized leave of absence shall be canceled and said employee shall be considered to have voluntarily terminated his/her employment. Any employee taking leave of absence without the prior written authorization of the Employer shall be considered to have voluntarily terminated his/her employment. D. Any employee who takes an approved leave of absence of thirty (30) days or more on an accumulative basis or who is drawing short-term or long-term disability shall not accumulate vacation or sick leave days under Article 9 and 13 during the period of said absence. E. Employees who are members of the Union and who are selected for a full-time office or position with the Union shall receive at the written request of the Union, a leave of absence without pay or fringe benefits for a period not to exceed one (1) year. Upon termination of said leave of absence, the employee shall be reinstated to the Director of Human Resources, at least fifteen (15) days Classification held prior to the end leave provided he/she requests reinstatement within ten (10) calendar days after the expiration of the approved leaveterm of such office or position of the expiration of the period of the leave of absence. F. The provisions of this paragraph shall be subject to all applicable Federal Laws now in force, or as amended relating to the rights of returning veterans. Such notification Federal laws or regulations shall constitute compliance be applied if inconsistent in any manner with the provisions of this paragraph. An employee who shall enter into active service in the Armed Forces of the United States shall be given a leave of absence without pay subject to the conditions herein. On voluntary enlistment, this Section will only apply for the first enlistment period plus six (6) months of service. 1. Said employee shall retain any rights accumulated prior to his/her leave of absence and rights guaranteed under the applicable Federal laws now in force, or as amended. 2. Such employee, upon termination of such leave, shall be offered reemployment in his/her previous position unless the circumstances have so changed as to make it impossible or unreasonable to do so, in which even he/she will be offered such employment as may be available and for which he/she is capable of doing at the current rate of pay for such work, provided he/she meets the following requirements. a. He/she has not been dishonorably discharged. b. He/she is physically able to do the work. c. He/she applies for re-employment within ninety (90) days of completion of service or release from hospitalization continuing not more than one (1) year after discharge from the service. 3. As used herein "Armed Forces in the United States" is defined as and limited to the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, or the Public Health Service. 4. Failure of an employee on military leave of absence to make application for reinstatement within such ninety (90) day period shall be considered as a resignation and such employee shall lose all employment rights he/she would be otherwise entitled to hereunder.

Leaves of Absence Without Pay. Leaves A. A general leave of absence absence, without pay shall be considered only for employees who plan to return to work and will pay, may be granted for no more than one upon application to teachers who have successfully completed two (2) consecutive years of full time employment at the end of a school year. This may be extended upon expiration , or at other times at the discretion of the Board of Trustees. When a leave of absence is not covered by sick leave or annual leave, the employee shall not earn salary benefits or fringe benefits during the period of leaveBoard. A leave, ordinarily, would not be recommended for an employee who has been employed in the District less than one year. Probationary employees with less than six months service shall be requested to resign, but every consideration will be given them for reemployment. 18.8.1 A short-term leave may be granted for the following purposes which includes, but is not limited to: 1. Child care 2. Care for family member suffering physical or emotional illness or disability. A family member shall be defined as an I.R.S. deduction. These leaves shall be for one (1) year and may be extended at the discretion of the Board. A teacher on a leave shall give written notice to permanent employees subject the Superintendent/Designee on or before April 15th, of the school year prior to approval the expiration of the leave period of the teacher’s intent to return, resign or request an extension of his/her leave. In the event such notice is not received, the Board has the discretion to interpret this lack of notification as a resignation, provided the individual has been informed of such Board action sent to the employee’s last known address. B. A leave of absence, without pay, shall be granted upon application to tenure teachers at the end of a school year, or at other times at the discretion of the Board. A leave shall be granted for the following purposes which includes, but is not limited to: 1. Study related to the teacher’s licensed field. 2. Study to meet eligibility requirements for teacher certification other than that held by the teacher. 3. Research or special teaching assignment involving probable advantage to the school system. One regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed. A teacher will not use this leave to seek other employment or explore other career options without the approval of the Superintendent/Designee. In addition, the teacher shall provide the Personnel Office the following information: Proof of enrollment in courses by September 30th for the first semester and February 1st for the second semester, and proof of academic achievement each semester. Failure to provide the above information will result in termination of the leave. Said termination will be effective no sooner than two (2) weeks from the date of the Board action in the matter. The Board will send notice of Trusteesits action to the affected teacher within 24 hours by certified mail, return receipt requested. If These leaves shall be for one (1) year and may be extended at the discretion of the Board. A teacher on a leave shall give written notice to the Superintendent/Designee on or before April 15th, of the school year prior to the expiration of the leave period of the teacher’s intent to return, resign or request an extension of his/her leave. In the event such notice is not received, the Board has the discretion to interpret this lack of notification as a resignation, provided the individual has been informed of such Board action sent to the employee’s last known address. C. A leave of absence does not exceed three of up to one (31) months, the employee shall be guaranteed his/her same position upon return to work. 18.8.2 Extended leave year may be granted to permanent employeesany tenure teacher upon application for the purpose of participation in exchange teaching programs in other states, subject to approval by territories, or countries, foreign or military teaching programs; the Board of TrusteesPeace Corps, Teachers’ Corps or Job Corps, as a full-time participant in such programs. If the leave is for more than three (3) monthsUpon return from such leave, the employee a teacher shall be offered the first available opening in a "comparable" position. "Comparable" shall be construed to mean a position requiring the same skills and working conditions, with rate of pay, etc. being the same. All leaves of absence granted shall be with the understanding that the employee will be reassigned as stated herein, with all accumulation of sick leave on record, and placed at the same class and step position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in the District during such period providing a position is available for which he is certified and qualified. Failure to notify by April 15th of availability for the date following year will result in loss of commencement of the leave of absence (except the anniversary date will change). The request for reinstatement rights. D. A leave of absence shall be made granted a teacher who is inducted for one period of enlistment in writing any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Reinstatement on completion of such service shall be in accordance with the requirements of the applicable laws of the United States. E. Tenure teachers who are officers of the Professional Association, or who are elected to its offices, shall, upon proper application, be given leaves of absence without pay for the purpose of performing duties for the Association, but shall receive appropriate credit toward annual salary increment on the salary schedule. Tenure teachers appointed to the Board of Trustees thirty Association’s Staff shall be given up to three (303) days consecutive one (1) year leaves. Teachers on Association Leave prior to leavingSeptember 1, whenever possible1988 shall be Grandfathered under the contractual language that existed at the time the leave was granted. F. A leave of absence shall be granted to any teacher prior to the beginning of, or at the conclusion of the school year upon application, for the purpose of campaigning for, or serving in a public office. G. 1. A maternity leave, without pay, shall on request be granted for a minimum of one (1) year. A maternity leave may begin at any time during pregnancy or at the end of a medical disability caused by pregnancy, childbirth or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth. The notification leave must terminate at the beginning of return to work or availability a school year. If it is mutually agreed between the parties, the leave may be for reassignment less than one (1) year, at the teacher’s option and request. 2. a. The employee requesting such leave shall be made notify the Superintendent/Designee in writing to the Director of Human Resourceswriting, at least fifteen ninety (1590) days prior to the end beginning date when the maternity leave will begin during pregnancy, except in case of the approved leave. Such notification shall constitute compliance with the conditions of leavean emergency.

Leaves of Absence Without Pay. Leaves of absence without pay for not more than one (1) year may be granted to employees who intend to return to employment in a similar capacity, consistent with the needs of the District, according to the following conditions: A. Written requests for leaves of absence without pay shall be considered only for employees who plan to return to work and will be granted for no more than one year. This may be extended upon expiration made at the discretion of the Board of Trustees. When a leave of absence is not covered by sick leave or annual leave, the employee shall not earn salary benefits or fringe benefits during the period of leave. A leave, ordinarily, would not be recommended for an employee who has been employed in the District less than one year. Probationary employees with less than six months service shall be requested to resign, but every consideration will be given them for reemployment. 18.8.1 A short-term leave may be granted to permanent employees subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. If least sixty (60) calendar days before the leave of absence does not exceed three (3) months, the employee shall be guaranteed his/her same position upon return to work. 18.8.2 Extended leave may be granted to permanent employeesis desired, subject to approval by the Board Board. B. Dates of Trustees. If the leave is for more than three (3) monthsdeparture, return, and notification of intent to return shall be determined by the employee and the Director/Principal prior to initiating the request to the Board. C. Leaves may, unless stipulated to the contrary in this Agreement, be granted for: 1. Advanced study leading to a degree in an approved university; 2. Educationally related travel if the applicant provides an itinerary and an explanation of how such travel shall be offered improve the first available opening educational program; 3. Military service; 4. Maternity/Adoption/Paternity/child care leave; 5. Other reasons acceptable to the Board which will improve the educational program in a "comparable" position. "Comparable" the District. D. Teachers shall be construed to mean a position requiring the same skills and working conditions, with rate of pay, etc. being the same. All leaves of absence granted shall be with the understanding that the employee will be reassigned as stated herein, with all accumulation of sick leave on record, and at the same class and step not advance vertically on the salary schedule as of the date of commencement of the while on any approved leave of absence without pay unless they have worked at least one (except 1) semester during the anniversary date will change)school year in which said leave is granted. Support Staff employees who have worked not less than fifty percent (50%) of their normal assigned work days during the current school year shall be entitled to salary advancement within their job classification as if they had worked the full year. E. The Board shall grant maternity/adoption/paternity leave without pay to full-time employees subject to the following conditions: 1. All such leaves shall be for a fixed period with specific beginning and ending dates. The request for leave length of absence such leaves shall be made in writing mutually agreed upon by the employee and the Director/Principal. 2. The employee may apply for an extension of a leave granted at any time prior to the Board of Trustees thirty (30) calendar days prior before the leave is to leaving, whenever possibleterminate. The notification Granting of return to work or availability for reassignment such an extension shall be made at the sole discretion of the Board and will in each case terminate with a fixed date. 3. Requests to the Board for maternity/adoption/paternity leave shall be in writing to the Director of Human Resources, at least fifteen and made no later than sixty (1560) calendar days prior to the end date the employee is requesting the leave to commence. 4. At the request of the approved leaveBoard, a pregnant employee shall provide a physician’s statement indicating her ability to continue working. 5. Such notification shall constitute compliance with Physicals by a physician, mutually agreed upon by the conditions Board and the employee at the Board’s expense, may be required of leavea pregnant employee in order to substantiate her ability to continue employment. 6. An employee returning to work after a pregnancy related absence may be required to provide a physician’s statement indicating her ability to resume employment. 7. With the approval of the carrier, an employee on maternity/adoption leave may make arrangements prior to her leave to continue the group hospitalization and life insurance coverage and will reimburse the District for the appropriate cost.

Leaves of Absence Without Pay. Leaves A. Employees may take a medical leave of absence without pay for up to six (6) months, if approved by the City Manager or designee, following the expiration of Family Medical Leave. B. Upon expiration of an employee's Family Medical Leave , if the employee is unable to return to work, upon written request and when supported by medical documentation, a leave of absence without pay for up to thirty (30) days may be granted for the employee's continuing personal illness, at which time the case will be reviewed by the City Manager or designee for consideration of an extension of time, if necessary, and if requested by the employee. Prior to the expiration of the employee’s thirty (30) day leave of absence, the employee will be required to re-submit supporting medical documentation, as well as written request for any additional leave, if necessary. Leave is subject to the approval of the Department and the Human Resources Director. C. Upon written request with supporting documentation, employees may take a non-medical leave of absence without pay for up to thirty (30) days with the approval of the Department and the Human Resources Director. If additional time is needed, the employee will be required to re-submit the written request with supporting documentation every thirty (30) days for approval. In no event shall a non-medical leave of absence be considered only for employees who plan longer than ninety (90) days. X. Xxxxxxx to return to work and will be granted for no more than one year. This may be extended upon expiration at the discretion expiration of the Board of Trustees. When a an approved leave of shall be considered as absence is not covered by sick without leave or annual and grounds for dismissal, but upon timely return from leave, the employee shall not earn salary be granted and restored to their original or an equivalent position with equivalent pay, benefits, and other employment terms after returning from a leave of absence. E. There will be no accrual of benefits or fringe benefits seniority during the period of such leave. A leave, ordinarily, would not be recommended for an employee who has been employed in the District less than one year. Probationary employees with less than six months service shall be requested to resign, but every consideration will be given them for reemployment. 18.8.1 A short-term leave may be granted to permanent employees subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. If the During a leave of absence does not exceed three without pay or any other non-paid leave or no-pay status of an employee exceeding two (32) monthsweeks, the employee employee, if he/she desires to continue medical coverage for themselves and dependents, must pay the required premiums to the City. Failure to pay for such continuation shall be guaranteed his/her same position upon return to workresult in the loss of coverage. 18.8.2 Extended leave may be granted to permanent employees, subject to approval by the Board F. Leave of Trustees. If the leave is for more than three (3) months, the employee shall be offered the first available opening in a "comparable" position. "Comparable" shall be construed to mean a position requiring the same skills and working conditions, with rate of pay, etc. being the same. All leaves of absence granted shall be with the understanding that the employee Absence employees will be reassigned as stated herein, with required to use all accumulation of sick leave on record, and at the same class and step on the salary schedule as of the date of commencement of the leave of absence (except the anniversary date will change). The request for leave of absence shall be made in writing to the Board of Trustees thirty (30) days remaining accruals prior to leaving, whenever possible. The notification of return to work or availability for reassignment shall be made in writing to the Director of Human Resources, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the end of the approved leave. Such notification shall constitute compliance with the conditions of leaveentering a non-paid leave status.

Leaves of Absence Without Pay. Leaves General A permanent full-time or part-time Employee may request a leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority. Such request shall be considered only in writing on the designated form and may be approved by the Employer. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Employees who are granted leaves of absence or who are placed in leaves of absence without pay in excess of fifty (50) continuous working days shall not earn or receive benefits, sick leave credits, wages, salary or other compensation during the period of such leave of absence except as set out in this Agreement or as otherwise required under the Standards Act. An Employee entitled to such leave in excess of fifty (50) continuous working days shall have the option of continuing coverage of all benefit plans at full cost to the Employee. Each year, the Employer will advise Employees on information regarding timelines for employees who plan application and criteria. As part of the leave approval process, the Employee agrees to advise the Employer by a date designated annually of intention to return to work and following the leave period. If no such advice is received by the Employer, the Employee will be granted for no more than one yeardeemed to be returning to work on the scheduled return date. This may be extended upon expiration at the discretion As part of the Board annual communication process regarding leaves of Trustees. When a leave of absence is not covered by sick leave or annual leaveabsence, the employee shall not earn salary benefits or fringe benefits during the period of leave. A leave, ordinarily, would not be recommended for an employee who has been employed in the District less than one year. Probationary employees with less than six months service shall be requested to resign, but every consideration Employees will be given them advised of their responsibilities for reemployment. 18.8.1 A short-term securing information respecting credit for pension purposes and payments when on leave may be granted for any reason. An Employee absent on leave for any reason who wishes to permanent employees subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. If the leave of absence does not exceed three (3) months, the employee shall be guaranteed his/her same position upon return to work. 18.8.2 Extended leave may be granted to permanent employees, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. If the leave is for more than three (3) months, the employee shall be offered the first available opening in a "comparable" position. "Comparable" shall be construed to mean a position requiring the same skills and working conditions, with rate of pay, etc. being the same. All leaves of absence granted shall be with the understanding that the employee will be reassigned as stated herein, with all accumulation of sick leave on record, and at the same class and step on the salary schedule as of the date of commencement of the leave of absence (except the anniversary date will change). The request for leave of absence shall be made in writing to the Board of Trustees thirty (30) days prior to leaving, whenever possible. The notification of return to work or availability for reassignment shall be made in writing to the Director of Human Resources, at least fifteen (15) days assignment prior to the end scheduled date of return must provide in writing at least four (4) weeks notice prior to returning. Any payments made to the approved leave. Such notification shall constitute compliance with Employee by the conditions of leaveEmployer during the leave will continue during the four (4) weeks notice period.

Leaves of Absence Without Pay. Leaves of absence without pay shall be considered only for employees who plan to return to work and will be granted for no more than one year. This may be extended upon expiration at the discretion of the Board of Trustees. When a leave of absence is not covered by sick leave or annual leave, the employee shall not earn salary benefits or fringe benefits during the period of leave. A leave, ordinarily, would not be recommended for an employee who has been employed in the District less than one year. Probationary employees with less than six months service shall be requested to resign, but every consideration will be given them for reemployment. 18.8.1 A short-term leave may be granted to permanent employees subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. If the leave of absence does not exceed three (3) months, the employee shall be guaranteed his/her same position upon return to work. 18.8.2 Extended leave may be granted to permanent employees, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. If the leave is for more than three (3) months, the employee shall be offered the first available opening in a "comparable" position. "Comparable" shall be construed to mean a position requiring the same skills and working conditions, with rate of pay, etc. being the same. All leaves of absence granted shall be with the understanding that the employee will be reassigned as stated herein, with all accumulation of sick leave on record, and at the same class and step on the salary schedule as of the date of commencement of the leave of absence (except the anniversary date will change). The request for leave of absence shall be made in writing to the Board of Trustees thirty (30) days prior to leaving, whenever possible. The notification of return to work or availability for reassignment shall be made in writing to the Director of Human Resources, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the end of the approved leave. Such notification shall constitute compliance with the conditions of leave.thirty

Leaves of Absence Without Pay. Leaves Employees shall be entitled but not limited to all rights and privileges provided in the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993; and other federal and state laws regulating pregnancy and/or medical leave as outlined by Company policy. Employees may request a leave of absence without pay by presenting a written request to their immediate supervisor along with any supporting documentation. The decision to grant a leave of absence without pay shall be considered only for employees who plan to return to work and will be granted for no more than one year. This may be extended upon expiration at the discretion of the Board of Trustees. When a Employer except that the Employer shall grant leave of absence without pay for the following reasons and minimum lengths of time: a. Family leave: 6 months or as provided by law, whichever is greater b. Medical leave: length of leave as certified by a physician c. Military and active duty leave: as provided by law Leaves of absence shall not be construed as a break in service. All leave of absences will be without pay, except where leave is covered by sick accrued vacation. Employees on leave shall retain their seniority. An intermittent leave or annual leave, the employee shall not earn salary benefits or fringe benefits during the period of leave. A leave, ordinarily, would not be recommended for an employee who has been employed in the District less than one year. Probationary employees with less than six months service shall be requested to resign, but every consideration will be given them for reemployment. 18.8.1 A short-term reduced leave schedule may be granted to permanent employees subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. If if the leave is due to the Employee’s own illness or the illness of absence does not exceed three a child, spouse or parent of the Employee. When an intermittent leave is requested, dates on which treatment is expected to be give and the duration of the treatment must be submitted to the Employee’s supervisor. The Employer may temporarily transfer the Employee to another available position with equivalent pay and benefits that better accommodate the Employee’s scheduling needs. Employees with over one (31) months, year of service with the employee shall be guaranteed his/her same position upon return to work. 18.8.2 Extended leave Employer may be granted to permanent employees, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. If the leave is for more than three (3) months, the employee shall be offered the first available opening in a "comparable" position. "Comparable" shall be construed to mean a position requiring the same skills and working conditions, with rate of pay, etc. being the same. All leaves of absence granted shall be with the understanding that the employee will be reassigned as stated herein, with all accumulation of sick leave on record, and at the same class and step on the salary schedule as of the date of commencement of the personal leave of absence (except the anniversary date will change). The request for leave of absence shall be made in writing up to the Board of Trustees thirty (30) days prior to leaving, whenever possibleworkdays. Employees requesting Personal Leave must do so in writing. The notification of return Employer shall respond to work or availability a request for reassignment shall be made Personal leave in writing within ten (10) working days. If the Employer is unable to accommodate an Employee’s request for Personal Leave, the Employer shall provide reason and alternative options for accommodating the Employee’s request, e.g., rescheduling, postponing. Employees returning from Personal Leave lasting longer than fourteen (14) consecutive calendar days will be returned to the Director same position held before the leave and number of Human Resourcesscheduled hours, at least fifteen (15) days prior but not necessarily to the end of the approved leave. Such notification shall constitute compliance with the conditions of leavesame client(s).

Leaves of Absence Without Pay. Leaves a. A leave of absence without pay shall is a temporary absence from work for illness, injury, maternity, military service, personal or educational purposes, which may be granted to full-time employees with at least twelve (12) months of employment upon written request when requested in writing by the employee and approved by the Administrator. Unless the leave of absence qualifies as a leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act, (FMLA) provisions, Pregnancy Disability Leave, or Xxxxxxx'x Compensation. A leave of absence will be considered only for employees who plan a period of two (2) weeks to return to work thirty (30) days and will be granted for no more than one year. This may be extended upon expiration renewed for thirty (30) day periods up to a maximum leave of ninety (90) days. Granting of and renewals of leaves of absence per this section of the agreement are at the discretion of the Board of TrusteesEmployer. When a A leave of absence request must be made in writing on the Employer's request for Leave of Absence form and must specify for what purpose the employee requests time away from work. When the employee requests the leave, the expected date of return must be indicated. A request for leave will be considered on the basis of length of service, performance, responsibility level, the reason for the request, and staffing requirements. b. The Employer cannot guarantee a position while an employee is not covered by sick on leave except for employees returning from a qualified FMLA leave, Pregnancy Disability Leave, Xxxxxxx'x Compensation Leave, or annual military leave in accordance with the Veteran's Reemployment Act. Upon return from leave, the employee shall not earn salary benefits or fringe benefits during the period of leave. A leave, ordinarily, would not be recommended for an employee who has been employed in the District less than one year. Probationary employees with less than six months service shall be requested to resign, but every consideration will be given them for reemployment. 18.8.1 A short-term leave may be granted to permanent employees subject to approval by the Board of Trusteesreinstated in his/her former position with equivalent pay and benefits. If the leave of absence does not exceed three (3) monthsno such position is available, the employee shall will be guaranteed considered for future positions for which they are qualified to perform. If no position becomes available within ninety (90) days after the termination of the leave period, the employee will be automatically terminated. If an employee returning from leave is offered a position of equivalent pay and benefits and refuses that position, that refusal will be considered to be a voluntary resignation. c. An employee returning to work is expected to give at least two (2) weeks advance notice of intent to return to work. An employee returning from medical or maternity leave must provide a doctor's statement certifying medical ability to perform all functions required for the position. The doctor may be required to sign a job description as certification of ability to perform duties required. d. An employee who fails to return to work at the end of the leave period or when released to work by their physician, or fails to request an extension of the leave, will be considered to have abandoned his/her same position job and will be terminated. e. While on leave of absence, seniority or other benefits do not accrue. The employee's anniversary date will be adjusted upon the employee's return from leave of absence, by adding the time away from work to the original anniversary date. This adjustment will not occur for individuals on an FMLA, Pregnancy Disability Leave, Maternity Leave, Xxxxxxx'x Compensation Leave, or military leave. Any benefits accrued prior to commencement of such leave will be restored to the employee upon the employee's return to work. 18.8.2 Extended f. While on approved leave may be granted to permanent employeesof absence for medical reasons, subject to approval by applicable insurance coverage will continue until the Board first of Trustees. If the leave is for more than three following dates: (1) the last day of the month in which employees exhaust their PDL balance; or (2) the last day of the month in which ninety (90) days have expired from the beginning of the medical leave; or (3) monthsthe last day of the approved, the employee shall be offered the first available opening qualified Family/Medical leave, not to exceed twelve (12) weeks in a "comparable" positioncalendar year, unless required by State Law. "Comparable" shall Required employee contributions must be construed made in order for the health plan benefits to mean remain in force. g. Employees facing or charged with a position requiring felony or other criminal offenses by Federal, State, or Local authorities, in which such charges may place the same skills and working conditionsEmployer or clients at risk, with rate of pay, etc. being the same. All leaves of absence granted shall be with the understanding that the employee will be reassigned as stated herein, with all accumulation of sick leave placed on record, and at the same class and step on the salary schedule as of the date of commencement of the an unpaid leave of absence (except the anniversary date will change)absence. The request for Employer will continue to cover its share of medical premiums until such employee is actually convicted or personal leave of absence shall be made in writing to the Board of Trustees thirty (30) days prior to leaving, whenever possible. The notification of return to work or availability for reassignment shall be made in writing to the Director of Human Resources, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the end of the approved leave. Such notification shall constitute compliance with the conditions of leaveexpires.

Leaves of Absence Without Pay. Leaves 13.01 Personal or educational leave When the requirements of the service so permit, a Cabin Attendant who has completed his probationary period may, upon written request submitted no later than the 12th of the month preceding the leave of absence without pay, be granted such leave for up to one (1) year. This leave may be extended. 13.01.01 When a Cabin Attendant cannot give such advance notice, he may make a special request, which will be examined by the Company according to the urgency of the situation and the possibility of replacing him on short notice. 13.01.02 A Cabin Attendant will retain and accrue seniority while on leave of absence 13.01.03 Any training course not required by law shall not be imposed upon a Cabin Attendant who is on an unpaid leave of absence. 13.02 Union leave to perform full time duties as a union officer 13.02.01 The Company will grant a union leave of absence without pay for the duration of the term in union office to any employee duly elected to serve as one of the full time Union Division/National officers. An employee on such union leave shall have the right to return to duty at any time prior to or upon the expiration of his term of office subject to advance notification to the Company before the twelfth (12) of the preceding month or at the latest fourteen (14) days before his return to duty. 13.02.02 Leave to perform full time duties as union staff/union position 13.02.03 An employee on union leave as per Articles 13.02.01 and 13.02.02 shall retain and accrue his seniority rights, and his travel pass benefits as stipulated under Article 34. 13.02.04 An employee on union leave as per Articles 13.02.01 and 13.02.02 shall have the right to remain on the Company’s benefit plan. In this case, the Union shall pay the Company’s portion of the cost related to maintaining any benefit for the employee. 13.02.05 All requests for union leave for Union Division/National officers and staff other than full time shall be considered only for employees who plan granted without restriction. 13.03 A Cabin Attendant on leave of absence without pay will notify the Company of his intention to return to work and will be granted for in writing no more later than one year. This may be extended upon expiration at the discretion twelfth (12th) day of the Board month prior to his return to work. On the Cabin Attendant’s return from such leave of Trustees. When a absence, the Cabin Attendant will regain the status that his seniority standing allows him to have at his home base. 13.04 For any leave of absence is not covered by sick leave without pay of thirty-one (31) days or annual leaveless, the employee shall not earn salary benefits or fringe benefits during Company will maintain the period of leave. A leaveinsurance plan to which the Cabin Attendant is entitled, ordinarily, would not be recommended for an employee who has been employed in the District less than one year. Probationary employees accordance with less than six months service shall be requested to resign, but every consideration will be given them for reemploymentArticle 32. 18.8.1 A short-term leave may be granted to permanent employees subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. If the leave of absence does not exceed three (3) months, the employee shall be guaranteed his/her same position upon return to work. 18.8.2 Extended leave may be granted to permanent employees, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. If the leave is for more than three (3) months, the employee shall be offered the first available opening in a "comparable" position. "Comparable" shall be construed to mean a position requiring the same skills and working conditions, with rate of pay, etc. being the same. 13.05 All leaves of absence granted shall be with the understanding that the employee without pay will be reassigned as stated herein, with all accumulation of sick leave on record, and at the same class and step on the salary schedule as of the date of commencement of the leave of absence (except the anniversary date will change). The request for leave of absence shall be made deemed irrevocable unless there is a mutual agreement in writing to between the Board of Trustees thirty (30) days prior to leaving, whenever possible. The notification of return to work or availability for reassignment shall be made in writing to Company and the Director of Human Resources, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the end of the approved leave. Such notification shall constitute compliance with the conditions of leaveCabin Attendant.

Leaves of Absence Without Pay. Leaves of absence without pay shall be considered only for employees who plan to return to work and will be granted for no not more than one year. This may be extended upon expiration at the discretion of the Board of Trustees. When a leave of absence is not covered by sick leave or annual leave, the employee shall not earn salary benefits or fringe benefits during the period of leave. A leave, ordinarily, would not be recommended for an employee who has been employed in the District less than one year. Probationary employees with less than six months service shall be requested to resign, but every consideration will be given them for reemployment. 18.8.1 A short-term leave (1) year may be granted to permanent employees subject who intend to approval by return to employment in a similar capacity, consistent with the Board needs of Trustees. If the District, according to the following conditions: A. Written requests for leaves of absence without pay should be made at least sixty (60) calendar days before the leave of absence does not exceed three (3) months, the employee shall be guaranteed his/her same position upon return to work. 18.8.2 Extended leave may be granted to permanent employeesis desired, subject to approval by the Board Board. B. Dates of Trustees. If the leave is for more than three (3) monthsdeparture, return, and notification of intent to return shall be determined by the employee and the Superintendent prior to initiating the request to the Board. C. Leaves may, unless stipulated to the contrary in this Agreement, be granted for: 1. Advanced study leading to a degree in an approved university; 2. Educationally related travel if the applicant provides an itinerary and an explanation of how such travel shall be offered improve the first available opening educational program; 3. Military service; 4. Maternity/Adoption/Paternity/child care leave; 5. Other reasons acceptable to the Board which will improve the educational program in a "comparable" position. "Comparable" the District. D. Teachers shall be construed to mean a position requiring the same skills and working conditions, with rate of pay, etc. being the same. All leaves of absence granted shall be with the understanding that the employee will be reassigned as stated herein, with all accumulation of sick leave on record, and at the same class and step not advance vertically on the salary schedule as of the date of commencement of the while on any approved leave of absence without pay unless they have worked one (except 1) semester during the anniversary date will change)school year in which said leave is granted. Support Staff employees who have worked not less than fifty percent (50%) of their normal assigned work days during the current school year shall be entitled to salary advancement within their job classification as if they had worked the full year. E. The Board shall grant maternity/adoption/paternity leave without pay to full-time employees subject to the following conditions: 1. All such leaves shall be for a fixed period with specific beginning and ending dates. The request for leave length of absence such leaves shall be made in writing mutually agreed upon by the employee and the Superintendent. 2. The employee may apply for an extension of a leave granted at any time prior to the Board of Trustees thirty (30) calendar days prior before the leave is to leaving, whenever possibleterminate. The notification Granting of return to work or availability for reassignment such an extension shall be made at the sole discretion of the Board and will in each case terminate with a fixed date. 3. Requests to the Board for maternity/adoption/paternity leave shall be in writing to the Director of Human Resources, at least fifteen and made no later than sixty (1560) calendar days prior to the end date the employee is requesting the leave to commence. 4. At the request of the approved leaveBoard, a pregnant employee shall provide a physician’s statement indicating her ability to continue working. 5. Such notification shall constitute compliance with Physicals by a physician, mutually agreed upon by the conditions Board and the employee at the Board’s expense, may be required of leavea pregnant employee in order to substantiate her ability to continue employment. 6. An employee returning to work after a pregnancy related absence may be required to provide a physician’s statement indicating her ability to resume employment. 7. With the approval of the carrier, an employee on maternity/adoption leave may make arrangements prior to her leave to continue the group hospitalization and life insurance coverage and will reimburse the District for the appropriate cost.

Leaves of Absence Without Pay. Leaves At anytime during the year, the Employer may grant an employee a written leave of absence which, except in the case of a leave of absence for pregnancy, shall not extend beyond the beginning of the following campaign, during which continuous service may not be deemed broken, and in the event the Employer grants such leave of absence, it will give to the Local Union written notice thereof. Written leaves of absence shall not be required for excused leaves of absence not exceeding three (3) days and eligible employee shall have the option of taking the time off without pay or as vacation time. Leave of absence shall be limited to six (6) months, except as otherwise provided in this contract and the Employer may renew such leave of absence for additional periods not to exceed six (6) months duration each. Campaign employees who are called back to work but cannot report in for their scheduled work date due to illness or injury, shall be granted a leave of absence without pay loss of classification seniority or benefits until employee has a medical release. If such employee does not return within one (1) full campaign after such leave is granted, such employee's job shall be considered only for employees who plan filled on a permanent basis. If any employee granted a medical leave of absence, pursuant to the terms of the paragraph, is released to return to work after such employee's job is filled on a permanent basis, he or she shall immediately notify the Company and such employee shall be recalled to the first available position for which such employee is qualified. Unpaid Leaves for Campaign Employees—It is agreed that campaign employees who have need for an occasional personal leave day will be given proper consideration by their supervisor in a timely manner. The Company will discuss the issue with its supervisory personnel to help ensure that employees are given fair and consistent treatment in the handling of such requests. It is also understood that employees will cooperate with supervisor in making such requests and excessive use of personal unpaid leaves will not occur. Any problems regarding this issue should be discussed with Production Superintendent or other appropriate management representative. Year-round employees who cannot work due to illness or injury shall be granted for no more than a medical leave of absence without loss of classification seniority or benefits until he or she has a medical release. If such employee does not return within one year. This may be extended upon expiration at (1) year from the discretion commencement of the Board leave, the employee's job shall be filled on a permanent basis. An employee who is released by a medical authority to return to work after such employee's job is filled on a permanent basis, he or she shall immediately notify the Company and shall be recalled based on seniority and the ability to perform the work required. Such employee's rate shall be the classified rate of Trusteesthe position from which he or she was granted a leave and shall remain so until he or she is able to successfully bid on a position of equal or greater classification. When Employees who are on a protected rate status must bid on positions for which they are qualified. Employees who leave the bargaining unit to accept a permanent position in management shall be granted a leave of absence is not covered by sick leave or annual leave, the employee for a maximum of twelve (12) continuous months and shall not earn salary benefits be considered to have broken seniority or fringe benefits continuous service during the such period of leave. A leave, ordinarily, would not be recommended for an employee who has been employed in the District less than one year. Probationary employees with less than six months service shall be requested to resign, but every consideration will be given them for reemployment. 18.8.1 A short-term leave may be granted to permanent employees subject to approval by the Board of Trusteestime. If the leave of absence does not exceed three (3) months, the employee shall be guaranteed he/she returns to his/her same position upon return to workformer position, he/she will pay union dues for the time absent. 18.8.2 Extended leave may be granted to permanent employees, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. If the leave is for more than three (3) months, the employee shall be offered the first available opening in a "comparable" position. "Comparable" shall be construed to mean a position requiring the same skills and working conditions, with rate of pay, etc. being the same. All leaves of absence granted shall be with the understanding that the employee will be reassigned as stated herein, with all accumulation of sick leave on record, and at the same class and step on the salary schedule as of the date of commencement of the leave of absence (except the anniversary date will change). The request for leave of absence shall be made in writing to the Board of Trustees thirty (30) days prior to leaving, whenever possible. The notification of return to work or availability for reassignment shall be made in writing to the Director of Human Resources, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the end of the approved leave. Such notification shall constitute compliance with the conditions of leave.

Leaves of Absence Without Pay. Leaves of absence may be granted without pay to tenured teachers and Support Staff employees who have rendered no fewer than 3 years of satisfactory service to the District and who desire to return to employment in a similar capacity at a time, as defined below, consistent with the needs of the District. Leaves of absence without pay shall be considered only for employees who plan to return to work and will be granted for no not more than one year. This may be extended upon expiration at the discretion of the Board of Trustees. When a leave of absence is not covered by sick leave or annual leave, the employee shall not earn salary benefits or fringe benefits during the period of leave. A leave, ordinarily, would not be recommended for an employee who has been employed in the District less than one year. Probationary employees with less than six months service shall be requested to resign, but every consideration will be given them for reemployment. 18.8.1 A short-term leave (1) year may be granted to permanent qualifying employees subject according to approval by the Board following conditions: Written requests for leaves of Trustees. If absence without pay should be made at least sixty (60) calendar days before the leave of absence does not exceed three (3) months, the employee shall be guaranteed his/her same position upon return to work. 18.8.2 Extended leave may be granted to permanent employeesis desired, subject to approval by the Board Board. Dates of Trustees. If the leave is for more than three (3) monthsdeparture, return, and notification of intent to return shall be determined by the employee and the Superintendent prior to initiating the request to the Board. Leaves may, unless stipulated to the contrary in this Agreement, be granted for: Advanced study leading to a degree in an approved university; Educationally related travel if the applicant provides an itinerary and an explanation of how such travel shall be offered improve the first available opening educational program; Military service; Maternity/Adoption/child care leave; Other reasons acceptable to the Board which will improve the educational program in a "comparable" positionthe District. "Comparable" Teachers shall be construed to mean a position requiring the same skills and working conditions, with rate of pay, etc. being the same. All leaves of absence granted shall be with the understanding that the employee will be reassigned as stated herein, with all accumulation of sick leave on record, and at the same class and step not advance vertically on the salary schedule as of the date of commencement of the while on any approved leave of absence without pay unless they have worked one (except 1) semester during the anniversary date will change)school year in which said leave is granted. Support Staff employees who have worked not less than fifty percent (50%) of their normal assigned work days during the current school year shall be entitled to salary advancement within their job classification as if they had worked the full year. The request for Board shall grant maternity/adoption leave of absence without pay to qualifying full-time employees subject to the following conditions: All such leaves shall be made in writing for a fixed period with specific beginning and ending dates. The length of such leaves shall be mutually agreed upon by the employee and the Superintendent. The employee may apply for an extension of a leave granted at any time prior to the Board of Trustees thirty (30) calendar days prior before the leave is to leaving, whenever possibleterminate. The notification Granting of return to work or availability for reassignment such an extension shall be made at the sole discretion of the Board and will in each case terminate with a fixed date. Requests to the Board for maternity/adoption leave shall be in writing to the Director of Human Resources, at least fifteen and made no later than sixty (1560) calendar days prior to the end date the employee is requesting the leave to commence. At the request of the approved leaveBoard, a pregnant employee shall provide a physician’s statement indicating her ability to continue working. Such notification shall constitute compliance with Physicals by a physician, mutually agreed upon by the conditions Board and the employee, at the Board’s expense may be required of leavea pregnant employee in order to substantiate her ability to continue employment. An employee returning to work after a pregnancy related absence may be required to provide a physician’s statement indicating her ability to resume employment. With the approval of the carrier, an employee on maternity/adoption leave may make arrangements prior to her leave to continue the group hospitalization and life insurance coverage and will reimburse the District for the appropriate cost.

Leaves of Absence Without Pay. Leaves of absence without pay shall be considered only for 1. The Employer may grant employees who plan to return to work have met certain criteria and will be granted for no more than one year. This may be extended upon expiration at the discretion of the Board of Trustees. When procedures, as outlined in this Article, a leave of absence is not covered by sick leave or annual leave, the employee shall not earn salary benefits or fringe benefits during the period of leavewithout pay. A leave, ordinarily, would not be recommended Each request for an employee who has been employed in the District less than one year. Probationary employees with less than six months service shall be requested to resign, but every consideration will be given them for reemployment. 18.8.1 A short-term leave may be granted to permanent employees subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. If the unpaid leave of absence does not exceed three (3) months, the employee will be considered on its individual merits. The application shall be guaranteed his/her same position upon return to work. 18.8.2 Extended submitted in accordance with the provisions of this Article. The particular circumstances surrounding each leave may will be granted to permanent employees, subject to approval reviewed by the Board of Trustees. If the leave is for more than three (3) months, the employee shall be offered the first available opening in a "comparable" position. "Comparable" shall be construed to mean a position requiring the same skills and working conditions, with rate of pay, etc. being the same. All leaves of absence granted shall be employer with the understanding that its decision will in no way establish a precedent. The decision of the employer as to whether such leave shall be granted is final. 2. To be eligible for an unpaid leave of absence, except military leave, as provided by law, the employee will must have completed his/her probationary period. 3. Employees who are granted a leave of absence under any of the following provisions would do so with the understanding that they would be reassigned as stated hereinrehired upon notification of intent to return. Except for short term leaves, with all accumulation the Board shall not be required to return the teacher on leave to employment except at the beginning of a semester. 4. Unless otherwise indicated, the following conditions shall apply to extended unpaid leaves of absence: a. Sick leave days shall not accrue, but unused sick leave on record, and days held at the same class and step on the salary schedule as of the date of commencement start of the leave of absence (except the anniversary date will change). The request for leave of absence shall be made reinstated upon return. b. Salary increments shall not accrue. c. Other fringe benefits shall not be paid (hospitalization, life insurance, etc.) except as provided in 8.c. d. Time spent on an unpaid leave cannot be added to the employee’s seniority. e. Requests for unpaid leaves shall be in writing to the Board of Trustees thirty (30) days Personnel Office and must have prior approval before becoming effective. 5. An employee is required to leaving, whenever possible. The given written notification of return to work or availability for reassignment shall be made in writing to the Director of Human Resources, Personnel Office at least fifteen sixty (1560) calendar days prior preceding the expiration date of an extended leave of his/her wish to return, to request an extension, or to resign. 6. At the end termination of a leave, if an employee does not return as indicated or as written in 5 and/or no extension is granted, the approved leave. Such notification shall constitute compliance with the conditions employee’s removal and termination of leaveemployment becomes automatic.

Leaves of Absence Without Pay. 39.1 The department head may grant a leave of absence without pay. A leave of absence without pay may be requested for any legitimate purpose and should be requested well in advance. However, if the leave is considered detrimental to the best interest of the City, permission shall not be granted. Leaves of absence without pay shall be considered only for employees who plan to return to work and will may not be granted for no more than one yearin lieu of other valid leaves when they are available to the employee. This Exception to this rule may be extended granted only upon expiration specific approval of the department head. Leaves of absence without pay may not exceed one year in duration, however, at the discretion of the Board of Trustees. When a leave of absence department head, they may be renewed, provided the request is submitted not covered by sick leave or annual leave, the employee shall not earn salary benefits or fringe benefits during the period of leave. A leave, ordinarily, would not be recommended for an employee who has been employed in the District less than one year. Probationary employees with less than six months service shall be requested 30 days prior to resign, but every consideration will be given them for reemploymentthe expiration date of the leave. 18.8.1 A short-term leave may be granted to permanent employees subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. If the leave of absence does not exceed three (3) months, the employee shall be guaranteed his/her same position upon return to work. 18.8.2 Extended leave may be granted to permanent employees, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. If the leave is for more than three (3) months, the employee shall be offered the first available opening in a "comparable" position. "Comparable" shall be construed to mean a position requiring the same skills and working conditions, with rate of pay, etc. being the same. All leaves of absence granted shall be with the understanding that the employee will be reassigned as stated herein, with all accumulation of sick leave on record, and at the same class and step on the salary schedule as of the date of commencement of the leave of absence (except the anniversary date will change). 39.2 The department head must approve or disapprove request for leave of absence and indicate whether the position will be open. If the position is not open upon completion or prior to completion of the leave of absence, and the employee applied for reinstatement within the leave time granted, the employee's name will be placed on the top of an eligible list for consideration in a position in the public safety supervisor classification. If an eligibility list does not exist, the employee's name will be placed on the top of the eligible list for the public safety technician. The appointing authority will be entitled to a list of the top three eligible in order to complete the selection process. Probationary status may be required by the department head. An employee who applies for reinstatement will remain on the top of the eligibility list for a period of nine months. If after that time the employee is not hired, and is still interested in reinstatement, the employee would have to be retested to obtain a rank on the eligibility list. 39.3 Leaves of absence granted by the department head up to ten days in duration are not subject to deduction from seniority. Any ten-day leave developing into a longer period of leave without pay shall be made become a part of the longer leave of absence. Employees granted a leave of absence for a period over two weeks (ten working days) shall not accrue vacation or sick leave. 39.4 Employees on a Leave of Absence Without Pay shall not receive any compensation for holidays occurring during said leave and all City-paid benefits and accrual of leaves shall cease immediately upon expiration of all earned leave time (and/or removal from the current payroll). The employee may upon written request and upon written approval of the Human Resources Director elect to continue in writing all or part of the paid insurance programs at his/her own expense. Upon electing to continue such coverage, said employee must make full payment in advance for participating in insurance programs. 39.5 The above provisions do not apply to leaves taken under the FMLA, which leaves are governed by the provisions of the FMLA, and the City policies and procedures for FMLA, including but not limited to the Board City’s policy of Trustees thirty (30) days prior the option to leaving, whenever possible. The notification send an employee returning from a FMLA controlled leave to a medical practitioner of the City’s choice at the City’s expense to determine ability to return to work or availability for reassignment shall be made in writing to the Director of Human Resources, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the end of the approved leave. Such notification shall constitute compliance with the conditions of leavework.