PROVISIONS FOR UNPAID LEAVE. 1. A member, upon return from unpaid leave of absence, shall retain all benefits accrued in the District and continue to be listed with the Public Employees Retirement System (P.E.R.S.) in accordance with the P.E.R.S. policy. 2. A member returning to the District following an unpaid leave shall be reassigned to his/her former position or to an equivalent or other appropriate assignment to be determined by the District. 3. All benefits identified in the current agreement, to which a member was entitled at the time leave of absence commenced, including unused sick leave, shall be restored to the member upon return. 4. No benefits shall accrue, nor will the District be responsible to provide any to the member while on an unpaid leave of absence except as required by OFLA or FMLA. 5. While on an approved unpaid leave, the member may continue group insurance programs by paying monthly premiums in advance. 6. Failure to return from leave or to provide written notice as specified will be considered as a resignation unless such leave has been extended in writing by the District.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement