Returning from a Leave of Absence. 1. A member of the bargaining unit granted a leave of absence during one school year, for a full year or less, upon conclusion of the leave will return to his/her assignment. A substitute will be employed during the leave of absence.
2. A member of the bargaining unit, granted a leave of absence or extension thereof extending into two (2) school years, will have his/her assignment posted in June. Upon return, the member of the bargaining unit will apply for an open position in accordance with Article VI.
3. Any individual intending to return from a long-term leave of absence shall notify the Administration before May 1 of that year.
4. Any individual returning from a long-term leave of absence who returns prior to the end of the academic year shall be placed in the least senior position available in accordance with his/her license and fully exercise their rights in June.
Returning from a Leave of Absence. 1. A teacher granted a leave of absence during one school year, for a full year or less, upon conclusion of the leave will return to his/her assignment. A substitute will be employed during the leave of absence.
2. A teacher, granted a leave of absence or extension thereof extending into two (2) school years, will have his/her assignment posted in June. Upon return, the teacher will apply for an open position in accordance with Article VII, Section B.
3. Any individual returning from a long-term leave of absence shall notify the Administration before May 1 of that year.
4. Any individual returning from a long-term leave of absence who returns prior to the end of the academic year shall be placed in the least senior position available in accordance with his/her certification and fully exercise their rights in June.
Returning from a Leave of Absence. Employees shall keep the District informed of their anticipated return dates and any changes in their status. When returning from an approved leave, employees must notify their supervisor as soon as they become aware of their scheduled return date. Returning after leaves regulated by law will be in accordance with applicable state and federal laws in effect at that time.
Returning from a Leave of Absence. The employee must be qualified to resume his regular duties upon return to work from an approved leave of absence. A doctor's certificate verifying that the employee is able to resume his normal duties may be required. The employee shall be returned to the job previously held, or to a job comparable with regard to rate of pay no later than on the first weekly schedule made up after the department designated by the Employer has received notice in writing of the employee's availability, provided the Employer received such notice no later than Wednesday immediately prior to the Friday scheduling.
Returning from a Leave of Absence a. Any Associate returning from a leave of absence due to a medical condition, or a leave of absence due to injury is required to obtain a written release from a licensed physician stating that the Associate is able to return to work.
b. An Associate returning from a leave of absence will be returned to his or her regular job classification, shift and station (or station rotation) on the day the Associate is to return to work, without loss of seniority, unless a shift bid occurred during the Associate’s leave of absence. In such situation, the Associate will be returned to work in the position awarded in the bidding process. Benefits will be restored immediately upon return to work from the leave of absence.
c. An Associate who returns to work from Inactive Status will be returned to a job in his/her former classification, which may result in the displacement of the least senior Associate in that job classification. Seniority will accumulate during an approved leave of absence prior to placement on Inactive Status. The following conditions must be met for a former Associate to be eligible for such return to his/her former job classification.
1. Return to work must occur within the lesser of time worked or thirty-six (36) months of being placed on inactive status (“Inactive Status Period”).
2. Intent to return to the Employer must be given in writing within fifteen (15) days from the date on which the Associate is placed on Inactive Status.
Returning from a Leave of Absence. An employee returning from an approved leave must notify Alliance of his/her definite date of return at least five (5) workdays prior to his/her return. If returning from a sick leave, the employee must present a written release to work from the attending physician. When returning from a Non – FMLA Leave of Absence, employees will be placed in his/her former position if the employee has not been replaced during the leave. If the former position is not available, the employee will be placed in any position he/she is qualified for at the rate of pay for that position. Employees considered abusing the leave of absence policy will be subject to discipline.
Returning from a Leave of Absence a. A Team Member returning from a leave of absence will be returned to his or her regular job classification, shift and station (or station rotation) on the day the Team Member is to return to work, without loss of seniority unless a shift rebid occurs during a Team Member’s absence. In such situations, the Team Member will return to his/her position awarded based on his/her seniority in the bidding process subject to licensure and/or certification. Benefits will be restored upon return to work without an additional waiting period.
b. A Team Member who fails to return from a leave of absence from work in the time periods provided in this Article because the Team Member wants additional time off, or a Team Member on a Medical Leave of Absence that exceeds the lesser of time worked or four (4) years, if rehired pursuant to this provision, will receive her/his prior seniority credit up to a maximum of three (3) years. When the Team Member applies for hire, the Team Member will be hired into the first position in their former classification that becomes available provided they have the qualifications and licensure. The following conditions must be met in order for the Team Member to be eligible for the first available position:
i. The Team Member’s return to work must occur the lesser of time worked or within twenty-four (24) months of termination.
ii. The Team Member’s intent to return to the Employer must be given in writing upon her/his termination for failure to return from leave.
c. Seniority will accumulate during an approved leave of absence.
Returning from a Leave of Absence a. Any Team Member returning from leave of absence due to a medical condition or a leave of absence due to injury is required to obtain a written release from a licensed physician stating that the Team Member is able to return to work.
b. A Team Member returning from a leave of absence will be returned to his or her regular job classification, shift and station (or station rotation) on the day the Team Member is to return to work, without loss of seniority unless a shift rebid occurs during a Team Member’s absence. In such situations, the Team Member will return to his/her position awarded based on his/her seniority in the bidding process subject to licensure and/or certification. Benefits will be restored upon return to work without an additional waiting period.
c. A Team Member who returns to work from an Inactive Status will be returned to a job in his/her former job classification, if available, or a comparable job classification, which may result in the displacement of the least senior Team Member in the classification. The following conditions must be met for a former Team Member to be eligible for such return to his/her former job classification:
i. Return to work must occur within the lesser of time worked or thirty-six (36) months of being placed on Inactive Status.
ii. Intent to return to the Employer must be given in writing within fifteen (15) days from the date on which the Team Member is placed on Inactive Status.
d. Seniority will accumulate during an approved leave of absence.
