Common use of Terminal Illness Leave Clause in Contracts

Terminal Illness Leave. When an employee in the Unit has written verification from a doctor that an illness appears to be terminal, the employee may request to be placed on terminal illness leave. The District shall pay the employee his/her full contractual monthly salary for each month or part thereof that the employee survives for a period not to exceed twelve calendar months. This terminal leave shall begin after exhaustion of accumulated sick leave. District-paid insurance, retirement and fringe benefits shall be continued in full force during the period when this leave benefit is in effect.