REQUESTING LEAVES. Leaves of absence may be granted only when employees submit requests to their supervisors or Department Heads within a reasonable time before the desired leave, except as provided otherwise in this Agreement. In the case of emergencies, the request should be made as soon as possible after the emergency arises. Authorization for or denial of a leave of absence shall be furnished to the employee in writing by the immediate supervisor. All requests shall be given reasonable consideration. When eligible, an employee shall earn seniority, vacation, and sick leave during a leave of absence with pay. Vacation and sick leave are not earned during a leave of absence without pay, except as provided for in Article 31, Union Rights, Section 5,
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
