Request for Leave. Upon written request to the employer, an unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted by the employer at its sole discretion. The employer's written permission shall specify the dates of departure and return. The Union shall be supplied copies of the request and permission. The employee's seniority, up to the date of departure, shall be maintained but there shall be no accrual of seniority during said leave. An employee taking this leave and returning within the 12-month period shall not be considered to have a break in service.
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Samples: Labor Agreement, Labor Agreement, Labor Agreement
Request for Leave. Upon written request to the employer, an unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted by the employer at its sole discretion. The employer's written permission shall specify the dates of departure and return. The Union shall be supplied copies of the request and permission. The employee's seniority, up to the date of departure, shall be maintained but there shall be no accrual of seniority during said leave. An employee taking this leave and returning within the 12-12 month period shall not be considered to have a break in service.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
