PERSONAL DISABILITY LEAVE. Any employee whose personal illness or accident extends beyond the period compensated under Article IX shall be granted a leave of absence without pay for a period equal to his time of employment, but not to exceed two years. Employees with work-related disabilities shall also be granted a leave of absence without pay for a period equal to his time of employment, but not to exceed two years. The leave shall be reviewed each ninety (90) days and may be extended for like periods up to the maximums. During the period of absence, the employee shall not engage in gainful employment unless agreed to by the employer. Failure to comply with this provision shall result in complete loss of seniority rights to the employee involved. The employee should make suitable arrangements for the continuation of insurance coverage after the expiration of the employer paid benefit.
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Samples: Letter of Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
