Other Unpaid Leave. The Employer may grant unpaid leaves of absence to employees upon request for a period not to exceed one (1) year. Appropriate reasons for such leaves may include, but are not limited to education, parenting (if greater than ten (10) days), family responsibilities, or holding elective office (where holding such office is legal). The position of an employee who is on an unpaid leave of absence may be filled on a temporary basis in accordance with Article 7. The employee shall be reinstated to the same or a similar position if he/she returns to work within one (1) year. The Employer may extend the leave upon the request of the employee.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
