Sick Leave Conversion Privilege. An EMPLOYEE who has taken five days (40 hours) sick leave or less during the calendar year ending December 30 of each year shall be entitled to either convert up to five days (40 hours) of unused sick leave to vacation leave or receive a cash payment for up to three days (24 hours), based upon the current compensation rate. In no event can any EMPLOYEE select a combination of two options or reduce the accumulated sick leave balance below 192 hours. No prorations shall be made for EMPLOYEES terminating before December 30 of the calendar year.
Sick Leave Conversion Privilege. Any employee who has taken 40 hours sick leave or less during the calendar year ending December 30 of each year shall be entitled to either convert up to 40 hours of unused sick leave to vacation leave or receive a cash payment for up to 24 hours, based upon the current compensation rate on an hour-for-hour basis. In no event may an EMPLOYEE select a combination of two options or reduce the accumulated sick leave balance below 192 hours. No prorations shall be made for an EMPLOYEE terminating on or before December 30 of the calendar year. The total numbers of hours converted during an EMPLOYEE’S course of employment will be deducted from reimbursement of unused sick leave at the time of voluntary separation as set forth in Article 7, Section (C)(1)(e).
