Common use of Personal Absence Leave Clause in Contracts

Personal Absence Leave. 13.5.1. An employee who is entitled to sick leave may use a maximum of three (3) days per year of sick leave, for which no other leave is available, as Personal Absence Leave (PAL). PAL days shall not be used for work stoppage, other concerted activities, nor gainful employment and may not be used to extend vacation times occurring during the school year (e.g., Friday before Memorial Day or Monday after winter break). The dates on which PAL days may be taken shall require advance approval by the unit member’s supervisor. The supervisor will approve the leave within 72 hours of receiving the request. The employee will make every reasonable effort to inform the administrator five working days in advance. Unless there is a shortage of substitutes at the time of the request, no other restrictions may apply.

Personal Absence Leave. 13.5.1. 13.5.1 An employee who is entitled to sick leave may use a maximum of three (3) days per year of sick leave, for which no other leave is available, as Personal Absence Leave (PAL). PAL days shall not be used for work stoppage, other concerted activities, nor gainful employment and may not be used to extend vacation times occurring during the school year (e.g., Friday before Memorial Day or Monday after winter break). The dates on which PAL days may be taken shall require advance approval by the unit member’s supervisor. The supervisor will approve the leave within 72 hours of receiving the request. The employee will make every reasonable effort to inform the administrator five working days in advance. Unless there is a shortage of substitutes at the time of the request, no other restrictions may apply.