Common use of Returning from Leave Clause in Contracts

Returning from Leave. Employees returning early from leave of absence must submit a request to return to work in writing. Employees returning from a medical leave of absence may be required to certify their ability to return to work at least five (5) working days prior to the requested date of the return. Employees returning early from leave must wait for the next available job opening. Employees returning at the approved date will be placed in the position they left or an equivalent position if the leave of absence is 183 contract days or less. If the leave of absence is 184 contract days or more, the person will be assigned to a position for which they are certified and qualified. If the position no longer exists at the end of any leave of absence, the person will be assigned to another position where they are certified and qualified. Whenever a leave of absence is extended, the person shall be assigned to a position in which they are qualified and certified when they return.