Request for Leave of Absence. Employees are encouraged to submit requests for leave of absence as early as possible. Except in extenuating circumstances: (a) All requests for leave of absence of seven (7) calendar days or less shall be submitted at least seven (7) days in advance. (b) All requests for leave of absence of more than seven (7) calendar days shall be submitted at least twenty-eight (28) days in advance. (i) Requests to extend the length of leave shall be submitted at least twenty-eight (28) days in advance of the previously agreed upon date of return. (ii) Requests to reduce the length of leave shall be submitted at least twenty-eight (28) days in advance of the new date of return. Requests shall include dates of commencement and return. The Employer shall provide the Employee with a written response within 3 calendar days of the request if LOA is for less than seven (7) days and within fourteen (14) calendar days of the request if the LOA is greater than seven (7) days. Whenever a request is denied, the written response must include reasons for the leave of absence being denied.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
