Excused Absences Absences will be excused only under the following circumstances.
Paid Leave of Absence Upon request an employee shall be granted a leave of absence with pay for:
Unexcused Absences Employees who are absent without approved leave (with the exception of emergencies) may be subject to discipline, up to and including discharge from employment.
Reporting Absences (a) Employees are responsible to report to work on time on each scheduled work day.
Unpaid Leave of Absence If an employee is on an unpaid leave of absence, then vacation leave, compensatory time, or sick leave cannot be used for the purpose of maintaining eligibility for an Employer Contribution by keeping the employee on a State payroll for one (1) working day per pay period.
Paid Leaves of Absence Paid leaves of absences granted under this Article shall not exceed the employee's normal work schedule.