Common use of Provisions for All Unpaid Leave Clause in Contracts

Provisions for All Unpaid Leave. For leaves extending beyond the current school year, the administration shall not be required to assign an employee returning to duty after a leave to the same building, position, or assignment held prior to the leave. The employer will, however, attempt to assign the employee to the same position if available and circumstances permit it, or to a substantially equivalent position. An employee on unpaid leave shall not lose sick leave time accumulated prior to his/her leave. However, sick leave time shall not accumulate during the unpaid leave of absence. While an employee is on unpaid leave, there shall be no advancement on the salary schedule in terms of experience. For all employees whose unpaid leave shall terminate at the beginning of a school year, a letter of availability must reach the Superintendent no later than the preceding April 1. For all employees whose leave shall terminate at times other than the beginning of the school year, such letter of availability must reach the Superintendent no later than sixty (60) days preceding the termination date of the leave. Failure to comply with this provision shall be interpreted as a resignation of employment. Modifications of the above procedure in specific cases may be permitted by mutual agreement between administration and the employee.

Provisions for All Unpaid Leave. For leaves extending beyond the current school year, the administration shall not be required to assign an employee returning to duty after a leave to the same building, position, or assignment held prior to the leave. The employer will, however, attempt to assign the employee to the same position if available and circumstances permit it, or to a substantially equivalent position. An employee on unpaid leave shall not lose sick leave time accumulated prior to his/her leave. However, sick leave time shall not accumulate during the unpaid leave of absence. While an employee is on unpaid leave, there shall be no advancement on the salary schedule in terms of experience. For all employees whose unpaid leave shall terminate at the beginning of a school year, a letter of availability must reach the Superintendent no later than the preceding April 1. For all employees whose leave shall terminate at times other than the beginning of the school year, such letter of availability must reach the Superintendent no later than sixty (60) days preceding the termination date of the leave. Failure to comply with this provision shall be interpreted as a resignation of employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to be aware of this provision, and comply with the timelines stated. Modifications of the above procedure in specific cases may be permitted by mutual agreement between administration and the employee.