Common use of Reinstatement Application Clause in Contracts

Reinstatement Application. An employee on an unpaid parental leave who desires to return to work at the beginning of the next school year shall file an application for reinstatement by April 1 preceding the leave expiration date. The application, where applicable, must be accompanied by a physician's statement indicating the employee's medical condition is such that he/she is capable of returning to work. Failure to make timely application shall not be a basis for a denial of reinstatement if a suitable position is available. An employee who desires to return prior to the beginning of the next school year may inform the Director of Human Resources in writing of his/her interest. This expression of interest must be accompanied, where applicable, by a physician's statement indicating the employee's medical condition is such that he/she can resume all assigned duties. Teachers who satisfy the requirements expressed herein may be returned either at the beginning of a grading period or at the winter/holiday break.