Common use of Personal Emergency Leave (PEL) Clause in Contracts

Personal Emergency Leave (PEL). In January of each year, a member may convert a maximum of sixteen (16) hours of sick time to personal emergency leave (PEL). PEL may be used without restriction relative to staffing levels, and subject to the following conditions: A. PEL may be taken at the discretion of the member in no less than 4-hour increments. B. PEL must be requested at least two (2) hours prior to the start of the member’s scheduled duty hours. C. PEL is limited to two members per shift on any day and will be approved on a first come-first served basis. D. PEL shall not be approved during a state of emergency, on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Year’s Day, or on any day that has been designated as a “no leave” day in accordance with Section 20.8. E. PEL that is not utilized during a calendar year is forfeited; and, no member is entitled to payment for unused PEL upon separation from employment.

Personal Emergency Leave (PEL). In January of each year, a member may convert a maximum of sixteen (16) hours of sick time to personal emergency leave (PEL). PEL may be used without restriction relative to staffing levels, and subject to the following conditions: A. PEL may be taken at the discretion of the member in no less than 4-hour increments. B. PEL must be requested at least two (2) hours prior to the start of the member’s scheduled duty hours. C. PEL is limited to two members per shift on any day and will be approved on a first come-first served basis. D. PEL shall not be approved during a state of emergency, on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Year’s Day, or on any day that has been designated as a “no leave” day in accordance with Section 20.8. E. PEL that is not utilized during a calendar year is forfeited; and, no member is entitled to payment for unused PEL upon separation from employment. F. PEL may not be used on any of the holidays designed in Section 22.3.