Common use of Unpaid Leaves of Absence Clause in Contracts

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 An employee who has completed one (1) year of continuous service with the Employer may be granted a leave of absence without pay or benefits because of injury, illness, education purposes, employment by the Union, or other personal reasons, including maternity leave. The decision to grant the leave or the length of the leave period will be at the discretion of the Employer with due consideration given to the reasons and evidence presented by the employee to the Employer. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. 24.02 All leaves of absence (and any extensions thereof) must be applied for and granted in writing on forms provided by the Employer (with a copy to the employee). Except in cases of emergency, the leave request shall be filed with the employee's Department Head not later than two (2) weeks prior to the date on which the leave is to start. Along with the request for the leave, he shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said leave. This documentation shall consist of medical proof of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes and the specific reason for the leave when the leave is for other purposes. An employee will be notified in writing within five (5) working days from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave of absence request for ten (10) working days or less. For a leave request in excess of ten (10) working days, the employee will be notified within two (2) weeks from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave. An employee who is granted such a leave shall not accrue any benefits during his absence, including seniority. 24.03 Leaves of absence will not be granted for the employee to seek employment with another employer, nor shall any employee work for another employer during the time period he is on leave. Any employee who works for another employer while on leave shall have his leave canceled immediately and be subject to disciplinary action. 24.04 When an employee returns to work after a leave of absence, he will be assigned to the position which he formerly occupied or to a similar position if his former position no longer exists at the applicable rate of pay, provided the employee is able to perform the work. 24.05 An employee may, upon request, return to work prior to the expiration of any leave of absence, provided that such early return is agreed to by the Employer. 24.06 Employees absent from work without authorization or approval shall be considered on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized leave for a period of more than four (4) eight (8) hour consecutive working days may, at the Employers discretion, subject the employee to disciplinary action, including discharge.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 13.01 An employee who has completed one (1) year of continuous service with the Employer may be granted a leave of absence without pay or benefits because of injury, illness, education purposes, and employment by the Union, or other personal reasons, including maternity leave. The decision to grant the leave or the length of the leave period will be at the discretion of the Employer with due consideration given to the reasons and evidence presented by the employee to the Employer. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. 24.02 13.02 All leaves of absence (and any extensions thereof) must be applied for and granted in writing on forms provided by the Employer (with a copy to the employee). Except in cases of emergency, the leave request shall be filed with the employee's Department Head not later than two (2) weeks prior to the date on which the leave is to start. Along with the request for the leave, he shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said leave. This documentation shall consist of medical proof of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes and the specific reason for the leave when the leave is for other purposes. An employee will be notified in writing within five (5) working days from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave of absence request for ten (10) working days or less. For a leave request in excess of ten (10) working days, the employee will be notified within two (2) weeks from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave. An employee who is granted such a leave shall not accrue any benefits during his absence, absence including seniority. 24.03 13.03 Leaves of absence will not be granted for the employee to seek employment with another employer, nor shall any employee work for another employer during the time period he is on leave. Any employee who works for another employer while on leave shall have his leave canceled immediately and be subject to disciplinary action. 24.04 13.04 When an employee returns to work after a leave of absence, he will be assigned to the position position, which he formerly occupied or to a similar position if his former position no longer exists at the applicable rate of pay, provided the employee is able to perform the work. 24.05 13.05 An employee may, upon request, return to work prior to the expiration of any leave of absence, absence provided that the Employer agrees to such early return is agreed to by the Employerreturn. 24.06 13.06 Employees absent from work without authorization or approval shall be considered on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized leave for a period of more than two (2), twenty-four (424) eight (8) hour consecutive working days tours may, at the Employers Employer's discretion, be considered an automatic resignation and subject the employee to other disciplinary action, including discharge. 13.07 The parties incorporate the mandatory provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act by reference. It is further agreed that Family Medical Leave Act entitlements shall be used concurrently with existing leave entitlements. Seniority shall accumulate during a Family Medical Leave Act leave and existing life insurance shall be maintained.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 25.01 An employee who has completed one (1) year of continuous service with the Employer may be granted a leave of absence without pay or benefits because of injury, illness, education purposes, employment by the Union, or other personal reasons, including maternity leave. The decision to grant the leave or the length of the leave period will be at the discretion of the Employer with due consideration given to the reasons and evidence presented by the employee to the Employer. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. 24.02 25.02 All leaves of absence (and any extensions thereof) must be applied for and granted in writing on forms provided by the Employer (with a copy to the employee). Except in cases of emergency, the leave request shall be filed with the employee's Department Head Chief of Police not later than two (2) weeks fifteen calendar days as defined in Section 49.02 prior to the date on which the leave is to start. Along with the request for the leave, he shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said leave. This documentation shall consist of medical proof of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes and the specific reason for the leave when the leave is for other purposes. An employee will be notified in writing within five (5) working days from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave of absence request for ten (10) working days or less. For a leave request in excess of ten (10) working days, the employee will be notified within two (2) weeks from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave. An employee who is granted such a leave shall not accrue any benefits during his absence, including seniority. 24.03 25.03 Leaves of absence will not be granted for the employee to seek employment with another employer, nor shall any employee work for another employer during the time period he is on leave. Any employee who works for another employer while on leave shall have his leave canceled immediately and be subject to disciplinary action. 24.04 25.04 When an employee returns to work after a leave of absence, he will be assigned to the position which he formerly occupied or to a similar position if his former position no longer exists at the applicable rate of pay, provided the employee is able to perform the work. 24.05 25.05 An employee may, upon request, return to work prior to the expiration of any leave of absence, provided that such early return is agreed to by the Employer. 24.06 25.06 Employees absent from work without authorization or approval shall be considered on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized leave for a period of more than four (4) eight (8) hour consecutive working days and may, at the Employers discretion, be subject the employee to disciplinary action, including discharge.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 A. An employee who who, because of illness or accident which is non-compensable under the Worker's Compensation Law, is physically unable to report to work, and has completed exhausted all means of allowable compensation from the Employer, shall be granted a leave of absence for a period of up to one (1) year year, provided the employee notifies the Employer of continuous service the necessity therefore, and provided further that the employee supplies the Employer with a statement from a medical or osteopathic doctor of the necessity and length of time for such leave of absence, and for the continuation of such absence when the same is requested by the Employer. Upon the request of the employee, a leave under this provision may be extended, up to a maximum of one (1) year, with the approval of the Employer. B. Leaves of absence may be granted for a specified period of time for training related to an employee's regular duties in an approved educational institution. C. Subject to FMLA, leaves of absence shall be granted up to sixty (60) calendar days for physical or mental illness, prolonged serious illness in the employee's immediate family, which includes husband, wife, children or parents living in the same household. The Employer may request medical verification from the family member's physician in order to verify the need for such absence. D. All reasons for leaves of absence shall be in writing, stating the reason for the request and the approximate length of leave requested, with a copy of the request to be maintained by the Employer, a copy furnished to the employee and a copy sent to the Union. E. An employee who meets all of the requirements hereinbefore specified shall be granted a leave of absence without pay or benefits because of injurypay, illness, education purposes, employment by the Union, or other personal reasons, including maternity leave. The decision to grant and shall accumulate seniority during the leave or of absence, and the length employee shall be entitled to resume their regular seniority status and all job and recall rights. Leaves of the leave period will absence may be granted at the discretion of the Employer with due consideration given for reasons other than those listed above when they are deemed beneficial to the reasons employee and evidence presented by the Employer. F. Before the employee can return from the medical leave, he/she must submit a physician's statement confirming physical ability to perform all the Employer. Such requests shall not be unreasonably deniedregular and normal duties and functions of the position. 24.02 All leaves G. Any employee in the bargaining unit elected or appointed to a position or office in the Union, whose duties require their absence from work, shall be granted an unpaid leave of absence (and any extensions thereof) must be applied for and granted in writing on forms provided by the Employer (with a copy duration of said office or position, not to the employee). Except in cases of emergency, the leave request shall be filed with the employee's Department Head not later than exceed two (2) weeks prior in any one (1) calendar year. H. Employees who, on their own volition, fail to the date on which the leave is to start. Along with the request for the leave, he shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said leave. This documentation shall consist of medical proof of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes and the specific reason for the leave when the leave is for other purposes. An employee will be notified in writing within five (5) working days from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave of absence request for ten (10) working days or less. For a leave request in excess of ten (10) working days, the employee will be notified within two (2) weeks from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave. An employee who is granted such a return following FMLA leave shall not accrue any benefits during his absence, including seniorityreimburse the district paid insurance. 24.03 Leaves of absence will not be granted for the employee to seek employment with another employer, nor shall any employee work for another employer during the time period he is on leave. Any employee who works for another employer while on leave shall have his leave canceled immediately and be subject to disciplinary action. 24.04 When an employee returns to work after a leave of absence, he will be assigned to the position which he formerly occupied or to a similar position if his former position no longer exists at the applicable rate of pay, provided the employee is able to perform the work. 24.05 An employee may, upon request, return to work prior to the expiration of any leave of absence, provided that such early return is agreed to by the Employer. 24.06 Employees absent from work without authorization or approval shall be considered on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized leave for a period of more than four (4) eight (8) hour consecutive working days may, at the Employers discretion, subject the employee to disciplinary action, including discharge.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 An employee who has completed one (1) year of continuous service with the Employer may be granted a leave of absence without pay or benefits because of injury, illness, education purposes, and employment by the Union, or other personal reasons, including maternity leave. The decision to grant the leave or the length of the leave period will be at the discretion of the Employer with due consideration given to the reasons and evidence presented by the employee to the Employer. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. 24.02 All leaves of absence (and any extensions thereof) must be applied for and granted in writing on forms provided by the Employer (with a copy to the employee). Except in cases of emergency, the leave request shall be filed with the employee's Department Head not later than two (2) weeks prior to the date on which the leave is to start. Along with the request for the leave, he shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said leave. This documentation shall consist of medical proof of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes and the specific reason for the leave when the leave is for other purposes. An employee will be notified in writing within five (5) working days from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave of absence request for ten (10) working days or less. For a leave request in excess of ten (10) working days, the employee will be notified within two (2) weeks from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave. An employee who is granted such a leave shall not accrue any benefits during his absence, including seniority. 24.03 Leaves of absence will not be granted for the employee to seek employment with another employer, nor shall any employee work for another employer during the time period he is on leave. Any employee who works for another employer while on leave shall have his leave canceled immediately and be subject to disciplinary action. 24.04 When an employee returns to work after a leave of absence, he will be assigned to the position which he formerly occupied or to a similar position if his former position no longer exists at the applicable rate of pay, provided the employee is able to perform the work. 24.05 An employee may, upon request, return to work prior to the expiration of any leave of absence, provided that such early return is agreed to by the Employer. 24.06 Employees absent from work without authorization or approval shall be considered on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized leave for a period of more than four (4) eight (8) hour consecutive working days may, at the Employers discretion, subject the employee to disciplinary action, including discharge.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 Section 1. An employee who has completed one (1) year of continuous service with the Employer may be granted a leave of absence without pay or benefits because of injury, illness, education purposes, and employment by the Union, or other personal reasons, including maternity leave. The decision to grant the leave or the length of the leave period will be at the sole discretion of the Employer with due consideration given to the reasons and evidence presented by the employee to the Employer. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. 24.02 Section 2. All leaves of absence (and any extensions thereof) must be applied for and granted in writing on forms provided by the Employer (with a copy to the employee). Except in cases of emergency, the leave request shall be filed with the employee's Department Head not later than two four (24) weeks prior to the date on which the leave is to start. Along with the request for the leave, he shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said leave. This documentation shall consist of medical proof of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes and the specific reason for the leave when the leave is for other purposes. An employee will be notified in writing within five (5) working days from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave of absence request for ten (10) working days or less. For a leave request in excess of ten (10) working days, the employee will be notified within two (2) weeks from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave. An employee who is granted such a leave shall not accrue any benefits during his absence, including seniority. 24.03 Section 3. Leaves of absence will not be granted for the employee to seek employment with another employer, nor shall any employee work for another employer during the time period he is on leave. Any employee who works for another employer while on leave shall have his leave canceled immediately and be subject to disciplinary action. 24.04 Section 4. When an employee returns to work after a leave of absence, he will be assigned to the position which he formerly occupied or to a similar position if his former position no longer exists at the applicable rate of pay, provided the employee is able to perform the work, as determined solely by the Employer. 24.05 Section 5. An employee may, upon request, return to work prior to the expiration of any leave of absence, provided that such early return is agreed to by the Employer. 24.06 Section 6. Employees absent from work without authorization or approval shall be considered on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized leave for a period of more than four two (42) eight (8) hour consecutive working days may, at the Employers Employer's sole discretion, subject the employee to disciplinary action, including discharge.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 An employee who has completed one (1) year of continuous service with . Upon a timely written request, the Employer Board may be granted grant a leave of absence without pay or benefits because for a period of injury, illness, education purposes, employment by the Union, or other personal reasons, including maternity leave. The decision to grant the leave or the length of the leave period will be at the discretion of the Employer with due consideration given to the reasons and evidence presented by the employee to the Employer. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. 24.02 All leaves of absence (and any extensions thereof) must be applied for and granted in writing on forms provided by the Employer (with a copy to the employee). Except in cases of emergency, the leave request shall be filed with the employee's Department Head not later more than two (2) weeks prior to the date on which the leave is to start. Along with the request years for the leaveeducational reasons, he shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said leave. This documentation shall consist of medical proof of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes and the specific reason for the leave when the leave is for professional reasons, or other purposes. 2. The Board shall also grant an unpaid leave of absence for up to two (2) years for serious personal illness or disability. An employee will must exhaust all earned and advanced leave available to the employee in order to be notified in writing within five (5) working days from the date the application was made eligible for this leave of the approval or disapproval of the absence. When an employee requests a leave of absence request for upon the basis of personal illness or disability, the employee shall provide the Board with written documentation of such illness or disability. 3. An employee who is on a Board-approved extended unpaid leave of absence shall notify the Superintendent or designee of his or her intent to return from the extended unpaid leave of absence. Written notice shall be provided by the employee at least ten (10) working days or lessbefore the Board's regular meeting. For The written notice from the employee shall also include a leave statement from the employee's physician indicating the physician's opinion that the employee is able to resume and perform all of his/her duties as outlined in the job description. 4. The Board of Education will consider the request in excess of to return to work at its next regularly scheduled meeting, provided the employee has provided the ten (10) working daysday notice as required by the preceding paragraph. Following the Board's approval of the return to work by the employee, the employee will be notified reinstated following a bumping meeting as is contemplated by Article 15, Reduction in Force, section E. This bumping meeting will be held within two ten (210) weeks days of the Board's approval of the employee's return to work. Upon return of a classified employee from an unpaid leave, the employee will return to his/her position or a comparable position and hours and retain all seniority rights and benefits as if he/she had remained actively employed in the District. 5. If a person is hired for the purpose of replacing an employee on leave, the Board may terminate the employment of the person hired for this purpose upon the employee's return from leave. 6. If after the return of the employee from leave, the person employed for the purposes of replacing an employee on leave is continued in employment as a regular employee, or if he/she is hired by the Board as a regular employee within a year after his/her employment as a replacement, he/she shall receive credit for his/her length of service with the Board during such replacement period. 7. Any bargaining unit member while on Board approved unpaid leave of absence, desiring to continue any of the Board provided insurance plans, may do so only for the length of the Board approved leave, by providing the appropriate premium amount to the Treasurer of the District each month on or before the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave. An employee who is granted such a leave shall not accrue any benefits during his absence, including seniorityspecified to continue coverage. 24.03 Leaves of absence will not be granted for the employee to seek employment with another employer, nor shall any employee work for another employer during the time period he is on leave8. Any employee who works receives ten (10) consecutive workdays or less of Board approved unpaid leave of absence shall not be charged for another employer while the Board's portion of the insurance premiums. 9. Employees on unpaid extended leave of absence must notify the Superintendent by April 1 of his/her intention to either remain on leave shall have his leave canceled immediately and be subject of absence or return to disciplinary action. 24.04 When an duty. The Board or its designee will notify the employees of their responsibility to notify the Superintendent by sending a certified letter to the employee's last known address by March 1. If the employee returns fails to work after a provide the written notice as herein required, the unpaid leave of absence, he absence shall become a resignation. The resignation will be assigned to the position which he formerly occupied or to a similar position if his former position no longer exists at the applicable rate of pay, provided the employee is able to perform the work. 24.05 An employee may, upon request, return to work prior to the expiration of any leave of absence, provided that such early return is agreed to acknowledged and approved by the EmployerBoard of Education at its regular meeting in April. 24.06 Employees absent from work without authorization or approval shall be considered on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized leave for a period of more than four (4) eight (8) hour consecutive working days may, at the Employers discretion, subject the employee to disciplinary action, including discharge.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 An employee who has completed one (1a) year of continuous service with the Employer The Executive Director may be granted grant or refuse a request for a leave of absence without pay or benefits because of injury, illness, education purposes, employment by the Union, or other for extenuating personal reasons, including maternity leaveprovided that he receives at least one month's notice in writing, unless impossible, and that such leave may be arranged without undue inconvenience to the normal operations of the nursing home. The decision to grant Applicants when applying must indicate the date of departure and specify the date of return. If the leave or of absence is granted, the length of the leave period will employee shall be at the discretion of the Employer advised in writing with due consideration given a copy to the reasons and evidence presented by the employee to the Employer. Such requests Union. (b) Personal leaves shall not be unreasonably denied. 24.02 All (c) Employees who are on leave of absence will not engage in gainful employment on such leave, and if an employee does engage in gainful employment while on such leave, she will forfeit all seniority rights and privileges contained in this Agreement unless otherwise agreed by the Union and the Employer. (d) An employee who has been granted a leave of absence of any kind, and who overstays her leave, unless she obtains permission or provides a satisfactory explanation, shall be considered to have terminated her employment without notice. (e) To qualify for leaves of absence as stipulated above the employee must have completed six (and any extensions thereof6) must be applied for and granted in writing on forms provided by months of employment with the Employer and it is expressly understood no benefit except as hereinafter provided shall accrue to or be paid to any employee on leave of absence. (with f) Unpaid leaves of absence in excess of thirty (30) consecutive days shall not count as service to advance an employee to a copy to the employee). Except in cases of emergency, the leave request shall be filed with the employee's Department Head not later than one (1) or two (2) weeks prior to the date on which the leave is to startyear wage rate in a job classification. Along with the request for the leaveHowever, he shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said leave. This documentation shall consist of medical proof of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes and the specific reason for the leave when the leave is for other purposes. An employee will be notified in writing within five (5) working days from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the a leave of absence request because of a work related disability or illness shall count as service for ten (10) working days or less. For a leave request in excess of ten (10) working days, the employee will be notified within two (2) weeks from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave. An employee who is granted such a leave shall not accrue any benefits during his absence, including senioritywage progression purposes. 24.03 Leaves of absence will not be granted for the employee to seek employment with another employer, nor shall any employee work for another employer during the time period he is on leave. Any employee who works for another employer while on leave shall have his leave canceled immediately and be subject to disciplinary action. 24.04 When an employee returns to work after a leave of absence, he will be assigned to the position which he formerly occupied or to a similar position if his former position no longer exists at the applicable rate of pay, provided the employee is able to perform the work. 24.05 An employee may, upon request, return to work prior to the expiration of any leave of absence, provided that such early return is agreed to by the Employer. 24.06 Employees absent from work without authorization or approval shall be considered on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized leave for a period of more than four (4) eight (8) hour consecutive working days may, at the Employers discretion, subject the employee to disciplinary action, including discharge.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 An employee who has completed 13.1 Upon prior application and approval of the Superintendent or designee, a leave of absence of more than ninety (90) consecutive workdays up to one (1) year of continuous service with the Employer without pay may be granted a to an employee. 13.2 Benefits to which an employee was entitled at the time his/her leave of absence commenced, including seniority, unused accumulated sick leave, and position on the salary schedule shall be restored to him/her upon return. Upon return from such leave, the employee shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule which the employee held at the time said leave commenced unless the employee has completed two-thirds of the current school year in which case the employee would advance on the salary schedule. 13.3 All requests for leaves shall be in writing. The decision regarding leave requests shall be in writing. 13.4 Leaves of absence without pay or benefits because of injury, illness, education purposes, employment from one (1) to ninety (90) consecutive workday’s may be granted upon prior application and approval for good reason as determined by the Union, HR Director or other personal reasons, including maternity leavedesignee. The decision to grant the leave or the length of the leave period will be at the discretion of the Employer with due consideration given to the reasons and evidence presented by the employee to the Employer. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. 24.02 All Emergency leaves of absence (and any extensions thereof) must without pay may be applied granted for and granted in writing on forms provided good reason as solely determined by the Employer (with HR Director or designee. The Employees must make a copy to the employee). Except in cases of emergencyverbal request, the leave as soon as possible followed by a written request shall be filed with the employee's Department Head not later than within seventy-two (272) weeks prior to hours of initiating emergency unpaid leaves of absence. The HR Director or designee’s decision regarding whether the date on which the leave is to start. Along with the request for the leave, he shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said leave. This documentation shall consist of medical proof of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes and the specific reason employee has good cause for the leave when the leave is for other purposes. An employee will be notified in writing within five (5) working days from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave of absence request for ten (10) working days or less. For a leave request in excess of ten (10) working days, the employee will be notified within two (2) weeks from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave. An employee who is granted such a leave shall not accrue any benefits during his absence, including seniority. 24.03 Leaves of absence will not be granted for subject to the employee grievance procedure. Subject to seek employment with another employerthe terms of this Agreement, nor shall any employee work for another employer during leaves of absence that do not receive subsequent approval by the time period he is on leave. Any employee who works for another employer while on leave shall have his leave canceled immediately and HR Director or designee will be subject to disciplinary action. 24.04 When 13.5 An employee on an approved leave of absence shall be returned to the same or similar position he/she left at the time of the approved leave. The employee returns shall notify the District at least one (1) month in advance of his/her intent to return to work after a leave of absenceabsence if the leave is three (3) months or more. If the leave is less than three (3) months, he will a five (5) day notice shall be assigned to the position which he formerly occupied or to a similar position if his former position no longer exists at the applicable rate of pay, provided the employee is able to perform the workrequired. 24.05 An employee may13.6 Employees are required to monitor their use of sick leave and personal leave to ensure it is available all year. Subject to state and federal law, upon request, return to work prior to the expiration of any leave of absence, provided that such early return is agreed to by the Employer. 24.06 Employees absent from work without authorization or approval shall be considered on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized requests for unpaid leave for a period overuse of more than four (4) eight (8) hour consecutive working days may, at the Employers discretion, sick leave and personal leave may or may not be granted and are subject the employee to disciplinary action, action up to and including dischargedismissal.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 A. An unpaid leave of absence is a written authorized absence from work for an extended period of time and without compensation. A leave shall be granted, denied, or extended at the sole discretion of the Board, or its designee, upon written request from the employee who shall state the reason for such leave on the application. Only an employee who has completed worked continuously for the Board for a period of at least one ([1) ] year of continuous service with the Employer may shall be granted a leave of absence without pay or benefits because of injury, illness, education purposes, employment by the Union, or other personal reasons, including maternity leave. The decision to grant the leave or the length of the leave period will be at the discretion of the Employer with due consideration given to the reasons and evidence presented by the employee to the Employer. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. 24.02 All Unpaid leaves of absence (and any extensions thereof) shall be subject to the following conditions: 1. Leaves requested due to illness must be applied for accompanied by a physician’s certificate that the employee is unable to work and granted in writing on forms provided by the Employer (with a copy to reason therefore. 2. All leave requests must include the employee). Except in cases of emergency, the leave request shall be filed with the employee's Department Head not later than two (2) weeks prior to the exact date on which the leave begins and the exact date on which the employee is to startreturn to work. 3. Along with the request for the leave, he shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said leave. This documentation shall consist of medical proof of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes and the specific reason for the leave when the leave is for other purposes. An If an employee will be notified in writing within five (5) working days from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the obtains a leave of absence for a reason other than that stated at the time the request for ten (10) working days or less. For a leave request in excess of ten (10) working daysis made, the employee will be notified within two (2) weeks terminated from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leaveemployment without recourse. 4. An employee who is granted such a leave Employees shall not accrue any benefits during his absence, including seniority. 24.03 Leaves accept employment elsewhere while on leave of absence will not be granted for unless agreed to by the employee to seek Employer. Acceptance of employment with another employer, nor shall any employee work for another employer during the time period he is on leave. Any employee who works or working for another employer while on leave of absence shall have his leave canceled immediately result in immediate and be subject to disciplinary actioncomplete loss of employment without recourse. 24.04 When an employee returns 5. Leaves may be renewable upon request of the employee. In no event will the duration of the leave exceed the end of the school year. 6. Time absent on leave shall not be counted as time at work for any purpose except as herein provided to work after the contrary. B. Upon return from a leave of absence, he will said employee shall be assigned reemployed at work generally similar to that which the position which he formerly occupied or to a similar position if his former position no longer exists employee last performed and at the applicable prevailing rate of paypay for that job, provided the employee is able to perform the workif available. 24.05 C. An employee may, upon request, return to work prior to the expiration of any on leave of absence, provided for any reason who does not return to work upon the expiration of the leave, shall cease to be an employee and that such early return is agreed to by the Employeremployee’s seniority shall automatically be terminated. 24.06 Employees absent from work without authorization or approval shall be considered on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized leave for a period of more than four (4) eight (8) hour consecutive working days may, at the Employers discretion, subject the employee to disciplinary action, including discharge.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 An employee who has completed 13.1 Upon prior application and approval of the Board, a leave of absence of more than ninety (90) consecutive workdays up to one (1) year of continuous service with the Employer without pay may be granted a an employee. 13.2 Benefits to which an employee was entitled at the time his/her leave of absence commenced, including seniority, unused accumulated sick leave, and position on the salary schedule shall be restored to him/her upon return. Upon return from such leave, the employee shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule which the employee held at the time said leave commenced unless the employee has completed two-thirds of the current school year in which case the employee would advance on the salary schedule. 13.3 All requests for leaves shall be in writing. The decision regarding leave requests shall be in writing. 13.4 Leaves of absence without pay or benefits because of injury, illness, education purposes, employment from one (1) to ninety (90) consecutive workday’s may be granted upon prior application and approval for good reason as determined by the Union, HR Director or other personal reasons, including maternity leavedesignee. The decision to grant the leave or the length of the leave period will be at the discretion of the Employer with due consideration given to the reasons and evidence presented by the employee to the Employer. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. 24.02 All Emergency leaves of absence (and any extensions thereof) must without pay may be applied granted for and granted in writing on forms provided good reason as solely determined by the Employer (with HR Director or designee. The Employees must make a copy to the employee). Except in cases of emergencyverbal request, the leave as soon as possible followed by a written request shall be filed with the employee's Department Head not later than within seventy-two (272) weeks prior to hours of initiating emergency unpaid leaves of absence. The HR Director or designee’s decision regarding whether the date on which the leave is to start. Along with the request for the leave, he shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said leave. This documentation shall consist of medical proof of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes and the specific reason employee has good cause for the leave when the leave is for other purposes. An employee will be notified in writing within five (5) working days from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave of absence request for ten (10) working days or less. For a leave request in excess of ten (10) working days, the employee will be notified within two (2) weeks from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave. An employee who is granted such a leave shall not accrue any benefits during his absence, including seniority. 24.03 Leaves of absence will not be granted for subject to the employee grievance procedure. Subject to seek employment with another employerthe terms of this Agreement, nor shall any employee work for another employer during leaves of absence that do not receive subsequent approval by the time period he is on leave. Any employee who works for another employer while on leave shall have his leave canceled immediately and HR Director or designee will be subject to disciplinary action. 24.04 When 13.5 An employee on an approved leave of absence shall be returned to the same or similar position he/she left at the time of the approved leave. The employee returns shall notify the District at least one (1) month in advance of his/her intent to return to work after a leave of absenceabsence if the leave is three (3) months or more. If the leave is less than three (3) months, he will a five (5) day notice shall be assigned to the position which he formerly occupied or to a similar position if his former position no longer exists at the applicable rate of pay, provided the employee is able to perform the workrequired. 24.05 An employee may13.6 Employees are required to monitor their use of sick leave and personal leave to ensure it is available all year. Subject to state and federal law, upon request, return to work prior to the expiration of any leave of absence, provided that such early return is agreed to by the Employer. 24.06 Employees absent from work without authorization or approval shall be considered on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized requests for unpaid leave for a period overuse of more than four (4) eight (8) hour consecutive working days may, at the Employers discretion, sick leave and personal leave may or may not be granted and are subject the employee to disciplinary action, action up to and including dischargedismissal.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 A. An employee who has completed on a leave of absence covered in this Article shall receive no pay or benefits for the workdays actually missed. In computing service to determine the employee's position on the salary and classification schedule, the time spent on leave shall not be counted the same as active service. An employee shall have the right to continue insurance benefits by means of direct pay, if approved through the insurance company. B. Application for leave shall be made in writing to the employee's immediate supervisor with copies to the Association and the Superintendent. C. An employee shall be granted a leave of absence, without pay, upon request, for a specified duration as requested up to one (1) year year, for the purpose of continuous service with Family Care Leave, or care of his/her newborn child, which may commence at any time prior to, during or upon recovery from disability. An employee adopting an infant child, upon request, shall be granted a child care leave of absence, without pay, for the Employer same duration which shall commence upon the date custody of the child is awarded to the employee. D. An employee shall be granted a leave to serve in public office, up to one (1) term in office. E. An employee employed for one (1) or more years may be granted a leave of absence without pay or benefits because of injury, illness, education purposes, employment by the Union, or other for up to one (1) year for personal reasons, including maternity leave. The decision to grant the leave or the length . F. Leaves of the leave period will absence for any other reasons may be granted at the discretion of the Employer with due consideration given to the reasons and evidence presented by the employee to the Employer. Such requests shall not be unreasonably deniedBoard. 24.02 All leaves of absence (and any extensions thereof) must be applied for and granted in writing on forms provided by the Employer (with a copy to the employee). Except in cases of emergency, the leave request shall be filed with the employee's Department Head not later than two (2) weeks prior to the date on which the leave is to start. Along with the request for the leave, he shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said leave. This documentation shall consist of medical proof of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes and the specific reason for the leave when the leave is for other purposes. G. An employee will be notified in writing within five (5) working days returning from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the a leave of absence request for ten (10) working days or less. For a leave request in excess of ten (10) working days, the employee will shall be notified within two (2) weeks from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave. An employee who is granted such a leave shall not accrue any benefits during his absence, including seniority. 24.03 Leaves of absence will not be granted for the employee to seek employment with another employer, nor shall any employee work for another employer during the time period he is on leave. Any employee who works for another employer while on leave shall have his leave canceled immediately and be subject to disciplinary action. 24.04 When an employee returns to work after a leave of absence, he will be assigned returned to the position from which he formerly occupied or he/she left if it still exists, subject to a similar the respective seniority rights of employees according to the layoff and recall provisions of Article IX. After the initial year of leave, the position if his former position no longer exists at the applicable rate of pay, provided shall be posted as vacant and the employee is able to perform returning from leave will be placed in an available position within the workclassification from which leave was taken. In the event no vacancy exists, the provision of Article IX shall be implemented. 24.05 An employee may, upon request, return H. The Board may at its discretion grant or deny applications for extensions of leave previously granted and due to work prior to the expiration of any leave of absence, provided that such early return is agreed to by the Employerexpire. 24.06 Employees absent from work without authorization or approval shall be considered on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized leave for a period of more than four (4) eight (8) hour consecutive working days may, at the Employers discretion, subject the employee to disciplinary action, including discharge.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 An employee who has completed one (1) year 22.01 In addition to the various types of continuous service with leaves described in this Article, at his/her discretion, the Superintendent of Human Resources or designate may grant other paid or unpaid leaves of absence. The Employer may be granted shall not unreasonably refuse a leave of absence without pay or benefits because of injury, illness, education purposes, employment by the Union, or other personal reasons, including maternity request for a leave. When a request has been refused, the Employee shall receive a written response from the Superintendent of Human Resources or designate, indicating the reasons for such refusal. 22.02 Any leave granted under this Article shall be subject to the following provisions: a) The decision to grant request shall indicate the dates the leave or the length of the leave period will is to commence and end and shall be at the discretion of the Employer with due consideration given made in writing to the reasons and evidence presented by the employee to the Employer. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. 24.02 All leaves of absence (and any extensions thereof) must be applied for and granted in writing on forms provided by the Employer (Supervisor with a copy to the employee)President of the Bargaining Unit at least sixty (60) working days prior to the intended commencement date of the leave. Except in cases In exceptional circumstances, this notification period may be waived; b) The length of emergency, the leave request shall be filed with the employee's Department Head not later than exceed two (2) weeks prior to the date on which the leave is to start. Along with the request for the leave, he shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said leave. This documentation shall consist of medical proof of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes and the specific reason for the leave when the leave is for other purposes. An employee will be notified in writing within five (5consecutive years; c) working days from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave of absence request for ten (10) working days or less. For a leave request in excess of ten (10) working days, the employee will be notified within two (2) weeks from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave. An employee who is The Employee granted such a leave shall not accrue any benefits during his absence, including seniority. 24.03 Leaves of absence will not be granted for the employee to seek employment with another employer, nor shall any employee work for another employer during the time period he is on leave. Any employee who works for another employer while on leave shall have his leave canceled immediately and be subject to disciplinary action. 24.04 When an employee returns to work after a leave of absence, he will be assigned to the position which he formerly occupied or to a similar position if his former position no longer exists at the applicable rate of pay, provided the employee is able to perform the work. 24.05 An employee may, upon request, return to work prior in a position similar to that held at the commencement of the leave, and subject to the expiration layoff provisions of any leave the Collective Agreement. The Employee shall endeavor to give the earliest possible notice of absenceintent to return to duty, provided that such early return is agreed but must give written notice to by the Employer. 24.06 Employees absent from work without authorization or approval shall be considered on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized leave for a period of more than Supervisor at least four (4) eight (8) hour consecutive working days mayweeks prior to returning to duty; d) The leave shall be without loss of seniority, salary, benefits or accumulated sick leave credits during the term of the leave but the Employee shall retain the right to participate in the benefit plan applicable to the Employee, subject to the terms of the respective policies. The Employer agrees to continue coverage of the Employee’s benefit plan at the Employers discretionEmployee’s sole expense. Such Employee shall remit full premium costs, subject monthly, in advance to the employee to disciplinary actionEmployer, including dischargefailing which benefit coverage for that Employee shall be cancelled upon fourteen (14) calendar days notice; e) The absence shall not unreasonably interfere with the efficient operation of the Employer’s business.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 An employee who has completed one (1) year of continuous service with the Employer The Administrator may be granted grant or refuse a request for a leave of absence without pay or benefits because of injury, illness, education purposes, employment by the Union, or other for extenuating personal reasons, including maternity leaveprovided that he receives at least one month's notice in writing, unless impossible, and that such leave may be arranged without undue inconvenience to the normal operations of the nursing home. The decision to grant Applicants when applying must indicate the date of departure and specify the date of return. If the leave or of absence is granted, the length of the leave period will employee shall be at the discretion of the Employer advised in writing with due consideration given a copy to the reasons and evidence presented by the employee to the EmployerUnion. Such requests Personal leaves shall not be unreasonably denied. 24.02 All . Employees who are on leave of absence will not engage in gainful employment on such leave, and if an employee does engage in gainful employment while on such leave, she will forfeit all seniority rights and privileges contained in this Agreement unless otherwise agreed by the Union and the Employer. An employee who has been granted a leave of absence of any kind, and who overstays her leave, unless she obtains permission or provides a satisfactory explanation, shall be consideredto have terminated her employment without notice. To qualify for leaves of absence as stipulated above the employee must have completed six (and any extensions thereof6) must be applied for and granted in writing on forms provided by months of employment with the Employer and it is expressly understood no benefit except as hereinafter provided shall accrue to or be paid to any employee on leave of absence. Unpaid leaves of absence in excess of thirty (with 30) consecutive days shall not count as service to advance an employee to a copy to the employee). Except in cases of emergency, the leave request shall be filed with the employee's Department Head not later than one (Io)r two (2) weeks prior to the date on which the leave is to startyear wage rate in a job classification. Along with the request for the leaveHowever, he shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said leave. This documentation shall consist of medical proof of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes and the specific reason for the leave when the leave is for other purposes. An employee will be notified in writing within five (5) working days from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the a leave of absence request because of a work related disability or illness shall count as service for ten (10) working days or less. For a leave request in excess of ten (10) working days, the employee will be notified within two (2) weeks from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave. An employee who is granted such a leave shall not accrue any benefits during his absence, including senioritywage progression purposes. 24.03 Leaves of absence will not be granted for the employee to seek employment with another employer, nor shall any employee work for another employer during the time period he is on leave. Any employee who works for another employer while on leave shall have his leave canceled immediately and be subject to disciplinary action. 24.04 When an employee returns to work after a leave of absence, he will be assigned to the position which he formerly occupied or to a similar position if his former position no longer exists at the applicable rate of pay, provided the employee is able to perform the work. 24.05 An employee may, upon request, return to work prior to the expiration of any leave of absence, provided that such early return is agreed to by the Employer. 24.06 Employees absent from work without authorization or approval shall be considered on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized leave for a period of more than four (4) eight (8) hour consecutive working days may, at the Employers discretion, subject the employee to disciplinary action, including discharge.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 An employee who has completed one (1a) year of continuous service with the Employer may be granted The Executive Director xxx xxxxx or refuse a request for a leave of absence without pay or benefits because of injury, illness, education purposes, employment by the Union, or other for extenuating personal reasons, including maternity leaveprovided that he receives at least one month's notice in writing, unless impossible, and that such leave may be arranged without undue inconvenience to the normal operations of the nursing home. The decision to grant Applicants when applying must indicate the date of departure and specify the date of return. If the leave or of absence is granted, the length of the leave period will employee shall be at the discretion of the Employer advised in writing with due consideration given a copy to the reasons and evidence presented by the employee to the Employer. Such requests Union. (b) Personal leaves shall not be unreasonably denied. 24.02 All (c) Employees who are on leave of absence will not engage in gainful employment on such leave, and if an employee does engage in gainful employment while on such leave, she will forfeit all seniority rights and privileges contained in this Agreement unless otherwise agreed by the Union and the Employer. (d) An employee who has been granted a leave of absence of any kind, and who overstays her leave, unless she obtains permission or provides a satisfactory explanation, shall be considered to have terminated her employment without notice. (e) To qualify for leaves of absence as stipulated above the employee must have completed six (and any extensions thereof6) must be applied for and granted in writing on forms provided by months of employment with the Employer and it is expressly understood no benefit except as hereinafter provided shall accrue to or be paid to any employee on leave of absence. (with f) Unpaid leaves of absence in excess of thirty (30) consecutive days shall not count as service to advance an employee to a copy to the employee). Except in cases of emergency, the leave request shall be filed with the employee's Department Head not later than one (1) or two (2) weeks prior to the date on which the leave is to startyear wage rate in a job classification. Along with the request for the leaveHowever, he shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said leave. This documentation shall consist of medical proof of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes and the specific reason for the leave when the leave is for other purposes. An employee will be notified in writing within five (5) working days from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the a leave of absence request because of a work related disability or illness shall count as service for ten (10) working days or less. For a leave request in excess of ten (10) working days, the employee will be notified within two (2) weeks from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave. An employee who is granted such a leave shall not accrue any benefits during his absence, including senioritywage progression purposes. 24.03 Leaves of absence will not be granted for the employee to seek employment with another employer, nor shall any employee work for another employer during the time period he is on leave. Any employee who works for another employer while on leave shall have his leave canceled immediately and be subject to disciplinary action. 24.04 When an employee returns to work after a leave of absence, he will be assigned to the position which he formerly occupied or to a similar position if his former position no longer exists at the applicable rate of pay, provided the employee is able to perform the work. 24.05 An employee may, upon request, return to work prior to the expiration of any leave of absence, provided that such early return is agreed to by the Employer. 24.06 Employees absent from work without authorization or approval shall be considered on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized leave for a period of more than four (4) eight (8) hour consecutive working days may, at the Employers discretion, subject the employee to disciplinary action, including discharge.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 19.01 An employee who has completed one ninety (190) year days of continuous service with the Employer may be granted a leave of absence without pay or benefits because of injury, illness, education purposes, employment by the Union, or other personal reasons, including maternity leave. The decision to grant the leave or the length of the leave period will be at the discretion of the Employer with due consideration given to the reasons and evidence presented by the employee to the Employer. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. 24.02 19.02 All leaves of absence (and any extensions extension thereof) must be applied for and granted in writing on forms provided by the Employer (with a copy to the employee). Except in cases of emergency, the leave request shall be filed with the employee's ’s Department Head not later than two (2) weeks prior to the date on which the leave is to start. Along with the request for the leave, he shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said leave. This documentation shall consist of medical proof of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes and the specific reason for the leave when the leave is for other purposes. An employee will be notified in writing within five (5) working days from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave of absence request for ten (10) working days or less. For a leave request in excess of ten (10) working days, the employee will be notified within two (2) weeks from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave. An employee who is granted such a leave shall not accrue any benefits during his this absence, including seniority. 24.03 19.03 Leaves of absence will not be granted for the employee to seek employment with another employer, nor shall any employee work for another employer during the time Teamsters 2019 CBA_15FEB2019b.docx 17 Teamsters CBA 1/1/2019 - 12/31/2021 period he is on leave. Any employee who works for another employer while on leave shall have his leave canceled immediately and shall be subject to disciplinary action. 24.04 19.04 When an employee returns to work after a leave of absence, he will be assigned to the position which he formerly occupied or to a similar position if his former position no longer exists at the applicable rate of pay, provided the employee is able to perform the work. 24.05 19.05 An employee may, upon request, return to work prior to the expiration of any leave of absence, provided that such early return is agreed to by the Employer. 24.06 19.06 Employees absent from work without authorization or approval shall be considered on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized leave for a period of more than four three (4) 3), eight (8) hour hours consecutive working days may, at the Employers Employer’s discretion, be considered an automatic resignation and subject the employee to other disciplinary action. 19.07 In the event that a Bargaining Unit member who becomes unable to perform his job duties due to illness or injury unrelated to work does not return to work within ninety (90) days after the expiration of any and all benefits which he is entitled to utilize, including dischargethat Bargaining Unit member will, at the Employer’s discretion, be considered an automatic resignation and subject to termination. In the event that the terminated Bargaining Unit member can demonstrate that he is physically able to perform all duties required of him within one (1) year after termination, he will be offered any suitable employment opportunity which the Employer has within the Bargaining Unit, at a level equal to or lower than the position he was terminated from.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 12.01 An employee who has completed one (1) year of continuous service with the Employer may be granted a leave of absence without pay or benefits because of injury, illness, education purposes, employment by the Union, or other personal reasons, including maternity leave. The decision to grant the leave or the length of the leave period will be at the discretion of the Employer with due consideration given to the reasons and evidence presented by the employee to the Employer. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. 24.02 12.02 All leaves of absence (and any extensions thereof) must be applied for and granted in writing on forms provided by the Employer (with a copy to the employee). Except in cases of emergency, the leave request shall be filed with the employee's Department Head not later than two (2) weeks prior to the date on which the leave is to start. Along with the request for the leave, he shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said leave. This documentation shall consist of medical proof of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes and the specific reason for the leave when the leave is for other purposes. An employee seeking a leave of absence will be notified in writing within five (5) working days from of the date the of application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave of absence request for ten (10) working days or less. For a leave request in excess of ten (10) working days, the employee whether it will be notified within two (2) weeks from the date the application was made of the approval granted or disapproval of the leavedenied. An 12 FOP_Sgt-Lt_2022 CBA_03DEC2021.docx FOP Sgt-Lt CBA 1/1/2022 - 12/31/2024 employee who is granted such a leave shall not accrue any benefits during his absence, including seniority. 24.03 12.03 Leaves of absence will not be granted for the employee to seek employment with another employer, nor shall any employee work for another employer during the time period he is on leave. Any employee who works for another employer while on leave shall have his leave canceled immediately and be subject to disciplinary actionimmediate recall. 24.04 12.04 When an employee returns to work after a leave of absence, he will be assigned to the position which he formerly occupied or to a similar position if his former position no longer exists at the applicable rate of pay, provided the employee is able to perform the work. 24.05 12.05 An employee may, upon request, return to work prior to the expiration of any leave of absence, provided that such early return is agreed to by the Employer. 24.06 12.06 Employees absent from work without authorization or approval shall be considered on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized leave for a period of more than four three (4) 3), eight (8) hour consecutive working days days, may, at the Employers Employer's discretion, be considered an automatic resignation or subject the employee to other disciplinary action. 12.07 The parties incorporate the mandatory provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act by reference. It is further agreed that FMLA entitlements shall be used concurrently with existing leave entitlements, including dischargeother than disability leave entitlement pursuant to Article 11. Seniority shall accumulate during a FMLA leave and existing life insurance shall be maintained. In any instance where an employee, who is eligible for leave under the FMLA, has 56 hours or less of sick leave remaining, the employee may elect to take unpaid leave under the FMLA rather than exhaust the remaining sick leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 A. An unpaid leave of absence is a written authorized absence from work for an extended period of time and without compensation. A leave shall be granted, denied, or extended at the sole discretion of the Board, or its designee, upon written request from the employee who shall state the reason for such leave on the application. Only an employee who has completed worked continuously for the Board for a period of at least one ([1) ] year of continuous service with the Employer may shall be granted a leave of absence without pay or benefits because of injury, illness, education purposes, employment by the Union, or other personal reasons, including maternity leave. The decision to grant the leave or the length of the leave period will be at the discretion of the Employer with due consideration given to the reasons and evidence presented by the employee to the Employer. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. 24.02 All Unpaid leaves of absence (and any extensions thereof) shall be subject to the following conditions: 1. Leaves requested due to illness must be applied for accompanied by a physician’s certificate that the employee is unable to work and granted in writing on forms provided by the Employer (with a copy to reason therefore. 2. All leave requests must include the employee). Except in cases of emergency, the leave request shall be filed with the employee's Department Head not later than two (2) weeks prior to the exact date on which the leave begins and the exact date on which the employee is to startreturn to work. 3. Along with the request for the leave, he shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said leave. This documentation shall consist of medical proof of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes and the specific reason for the leave when the leave is for other purposes. An If an employee will be notified in writing within five (5) working days from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the obtains a leave of absence for a reason other than that stated at the time the request for ten (10) working days or less. For a leave request in excess of ten (10) working daysis made, the employee will be notified within two (2) weeks terminated from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leaveemployment without recourse. 4. An employee who is granted such a leave Employees shall not accrue any benefits during his absence, including seniority. 24.03 Leaves accept employment elsewhere while on leave of absence will not be granted for unless agreed to by the employee to seek Employer. Acceptance of employment with another employer, nor shall any employee work for another employer during the time period he is on leave. Any employee who works or working for another employer while on leave of absence shall have his leave canceled immediately result in immediate and be subject to disciplinary actioncomplete loss of employment without recourse. 24.04 When an employee returns 5. Leaves may be renewable upon request of the employee. In no event will the duration of the leave exceed the end of the school year. 6. Time absent on leave shall not be counted as time at work for any purpose except as herein provided to work after the contrary. B. Upon return from a leave of absence, he will said employee shall be assigned reemployed at work generally similar to that which the position which he formerly occupied or to a similar position if his former position no longer exists employee last performed and at the applicable prevailing rate of paypay for that job, provided the employee is able to perform the workif available. 24.05 C. An employee may, upon request, return to work prior to the expiration of any on leave of absence, provided who does not return to work upon the expiration of the approved leave without prior approval from the Superintendent (or his/her designee), shall cease to be an employee and that such early employee’s seniority shall automatically be terminated, unless the Superintendent (or his/her designee) in his sole dicretion, determines that good cause existed for the employee’s failure to return is agreed to by as scheduled following the Employerleave. 24.06 Employees absent from work without authorization or approval shall be considered on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized leave for a period of more than four (4) eight (8) hour consecutive working days may, at the Employers discretion, subject the employee to disciplinary action, including discharge.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 An employee who has completed one (1) year of continuous service with the Employer may be granted a leave A. Leave of absence without pay or benefits because of injury, illness, education purposes, employment by the Union, or other personal reasons, including maternity leave. The decision up to grant the leave or the length of the leave period will be at the discretion of the Employer with due consideration given to the reasons and evidence presented by the employee to the Employer. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. 24.02 All leaves of absence (and any extensions thereof) must be applied for and granted in writing on forms provided by the Employer (with a copy to the employee). Except in cases of emergency, the leave request shall be filed with the employee's Department Head not later than two (2) weeks prior to semesters may be granted by the Board. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Article, the granting of unpaid leave of absence or the renewal of such leave shall be at the sole discretion of the Board. B. Except in unusual circumstances, application for unpaid leave shall be made no later than forty-five (45) days before the beginning date on of the requested leave, and the application shall set forth the purposes of the leave and the period of time for which the leave is requested. Whenever possible, unpaid leave of absence shall commence at the beginning of the school year or at semester breaks. C. Teachers on approved unpaid leave of absence shall not accrue additional paid leave days during the period of their unpaid leave, and the Board's contribution toward insurance and other fringes shall cease at the commencement of the leave; provided, however, that the Board shall continue to startpay insurance premiums until the teacher goes on long term disability. Along with For each month in which the request teacher works one or more full days, the Board shall pay insurance premiums for that month. D. Teachers on an approved unpaid leave shall suffer no loss of experience credit for the leavepurposes of Article 15 pertaining to reduction in force, he but shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said not accrue additional experience credit while on leave. This documentation Salary increments shall consist accrue for any year in which the teacher is actively employed for more than fifty percent (50%) of medical proof the scheduled school days. E. Teachers on unpaid leaves shall notify the Board, no later than ninety (90) days prior to return at the beginning of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes school year and the specific reason for the leave when the leave is for other purposes. An employee will be notified in writing within forty-five (545) working days from prior to return at spring semester or winter or spring trimester, before the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval expiration of the leave of absence request their intention to return to active employment. Should the teacher’s health be such that assistance is required, a designee may execute the notice requirements of this provision. The teacher shall be returned to any position comparable to the one occupied immediately preceding the leave, provided the teacher is certified and qualified under the terms of Article 16. If no position exists for ten (10) working days or less. For a leave request in excess of ten (10) working dayswhich the teacher is so certified and qualified, the employee will teacher shall be notified within placed on the recall list and recalled to the first vacancy for which he or she is certified and qualified. A teacher on leave who fails to provide timely notice of intent to return shall be placed on recall vacancy for which he or she is certified and qualified under Article 16. F. The following unpaid leaves of absence shall be granted upon appropriate application: 1. Leave shall be granted for any tenure teacher for the purpose of serving as an officer (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer) for the Michigan Education Association. 2. Leave shall be granted to any teacher for the purpose of serving in elected public office. 3. Leave shall be granted to any teacher for study related to the teacher's licensed field. 4. After the first year, year-to-year renewal of any of the above leaves may be granted by the Board upon appropriate application. G. The following unpaid leaves shall be granted by the Board upon proper application: 1. Leave shall be granted to any teacher who is inducted or who enlists for active duty in any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Such leave shall be granted for the duration of the teacher's initial active service obligation in the armed forces. Increment movement on the salary schedule shall be granted for active service duty. 2. Leave shall be granted to any teacher whose personal illness or disability extends beyond the teacher's accumulated paid leave days. Such leave shall not extend beyond two (2) weeks from semesters unless a physician's statement confirms expeditious recovery. If the date statement does not confirm reasonable recovery, then the application was made of the approval Board, in its sole discretion, determines to extend such leave. 3. Leave shall be granted to any teacher for maternity or disapproval of the leavechildrearing purposes. An employee who is granted such a Such leave shall not accrue any benefits during his absenceextend beyond two (2) semesters unless the Board, including seniority. 24.03 Leaves of absence will not be granted for the employee to seek employment with another employer, nor shall any employee work for another employer during the time period he is on leave. Any employee who works for another employer while on leave shall have his leave canceled immediately and be subject to disciplinary action. 24.04 When an employee returns to work after a leave of absence, he will be assigned to the position which he formerly occupied or to a similar position if his former position no longer exists at the applicable rate of pay, provided the employee is able to perform the work. 24.05 An employee may, upon request, return to work prior to the expiration of any leave of absence, provided that such early return is agreed to by the Employer. 24.06 Employees absent from work without authorization or approval shall be considered on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized leave for a period of more than four (4) eight (8) hour consecutive working days may, at the Employers in its sole discretion, subject the employee determines to disciplinary action, including dischargeextend such leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 An employee who has completed one (1a) year of continuous service with the Employer The Administrator may be granted grant or refuse a request for a leave of absence without pay or benefits because of injury, illness, education purposes, employment by the Union, or other for extenuating personal reasons, including maternity leaveprovided that he receives at least one month's notice in writing, unless impossible, and that such leave may be arranged without undue inconvenience to the normal operations of the nursing home. The decision to grant Applicants when applying must indicate the date of departure and specify the date of return. If the leave or of absence is granted, the length of the leave period will employee shall be at the discretion of the Employer advised in writing with due consideration given a copy to the reasons and evidence presented by the employee to the Employer. Such requests Union. (b) Personal leaves shall not be unreasonably denied. 24.02 All (c) Employees who are on leave of absence will not engage in gainful employment on such leave, and if an employee does engage in gainful employment while on such leave, she will forfeit all seniority rights and privileges contained in this Agreement unless otherwise agreed by the Union and the Employer. (d) An employee who has been granted a leave of absence of any kind, and who overstays her leave, unless she obtains permission or provides a satisfactory explanation, shall be considered to have terminated her employment without notice. (e) To qualify for leaves of absence as stipulated above the employee must have completed six (and any extensions thereof6) must be applied for and granted in writing on forms provided by months of employment with the Employer and it is expressly understood no benefit except as hereinafter provided shall accrue to or be paid to any employee on leave of absence. (with f) Unpaid leaves of absence in excess of thirty (30) consecutive days shall not count as service to advance an employee to a copy to the employee). Except in cases of emergency, the leave request shall be filed with the employee's Department Head not later than one (1) or two (2) weeks prior to the date on which the leave is to startyear wage rate in a job classification. Along with the request for the leaveHowever, he shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said leave. This documentation shall consist of medical proof of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes and the specific reason for the leave when the leave is for other purposes. An employee will be notified in writing within five (5) working days from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the a leave of absence request because of a work related disability or illness shall count as service for ten (10) working days or less. For a leave request in excess of ten (10) working days, the employee will be notified within two (2) weeks from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave. An employee who is granted such a leave shall not accrue any benefits during his absence, including senioritywage progression purposes. 24.03 Leaves of absence will not be granted for the employee to seek employment with another employer, nor shall any employee work for another employer during the time period he is on leave. Any employee who works for another employer while on leave shall have his leave canceled immediately and be subject to disciplinary action. 24.04 When an employee returns to work after a leave of absence, he will be assigned to the position which he formerly occupied or to a similar position if his former position no longer exists at the applicable rate of pay, provided the employee is able to perform the work. 24.05 An employee may, upon request, return to work prior to the expiration of any leave of absence, provided that such early return is agreed to by the Employer. 24.06 Employees absent from work without authorization or approval shall be considered on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized leave for a period of more than four (4) eight (8) hour consecutive working days may, at the Employers discretion, subject the employee to disciplinary action, including discharge.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 An employee who has completed one The Company, in its discretion and upon request, may xxxxx x Xxxxxxx a leave of absence. Such leave will be without pay, without prejudice to the requesting Xxxxxxx’x seniority for bidding purposes only or other rights under this Agreement, and without continued benefits for the duration of the leave, except for continuation of Company-paid group health insurance plan benefits, to the extent the site is subject to the Family and Medical Leave Act (1FMLA) year or other applicable law during a leave associated with any authorized leave under FMLA. No benefits will accrue when a Xxxxxxx is on a paid or unpaid leave of continuous service absence. The Company will retain all legal rights and options under applicable law. Application for a leave of absence must be made in writing to the Company representative, and any such leave must be approved in writing by the Company. Generally, any approved leave of absence will be for a period determined by the Company, in conjunction with competent medical opinion as necessary, but such leave may be extended for reasonable cause by the Company. Consistent with the Employer may be Xxxxxxx’x seniority, ability, and experience if work is available, a Xxxxxxx granted a leave of absence without pay or benefits because of injury, illness, education purposes, employment by the Union, or other personal reasons, including maternity leave. The decision to grant the leave or the length of the leave period will be at the discretion of the Employer with due consideration given to the reasons and evidence presented by the employee to the Employer. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. 24.02 All leaves of absence (and any extensions thereof) must be applied for and granted in writing on forms provided by the Employer (with a copy to the employee). Except in cases of emergency, the leave request shall be filed with the employee's Department Head not later than two (2) weeks prior to the date on which the leave is to start. Along with the request for the leave, he shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said leave. This documentation shall consist of medical proof of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes and the specific reason for the leave when the leave is for other purposes. An employee will be notified in writing within five (5) working days from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave of absence request for ten (10) working days or less. For a leave request in excess of ten (10) working days, the employee will be notified within two (2) weeks from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave. An employee who is granted such a leave shall not accrue any benefits during his absence, including seniority. 24.03 Leaves of absence will not be granted for the employee to seek employment with another employer, nor shall any employee work for another employer during the time period he is on leave. Any employee who works for another employer while on leave shall have his leave canceled immediately and be subject to disciplinary action. 24.04 When reemployment by the Company at his or her former or an employee returns equivalent position at the end of such leave or, depending on circumstances, shall be subject to reemployment as soon as work after a becomes available. Any Xxxxxxx who, while on leave of absence, he obtains employment with another employer without having first obtained prior written permission from the Company will be assigned subject to discharge. Any Xxxxxxx’x failure to report for employment to the position which he formerly occupied or to a similar position if his former position no longer exists Company at the applicable rate end of pay, provided the employee is able to perform the work. 24.05 An employee may, upon request, return to work prior to the expiration of any his or her leave of absence, provided that such early return is agreed to will be considered a voluntary resignation by the EmployerXxxxxxx except as otherwise required by applicable law. 24.06 Employees absent from work without authorization or approval shall be considered on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized leave for a period of more than four (4) eight (8) hour consecutive working days may, at the Employers discretion, subject the employee to disciplinary action, including discharge.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 22.01 An employee who has completed one (1) year of continuous service with the Employer may be granted a leave of absence without pay or benefits for a period determined by the Employer because of injury, illness, education purposes, employment by the Union, illness or other personal compelling reasons, including maternity leave. The decision to grant the leave or the length of the leave period will be at the discretion of the Employer with due consideration given to the reasons and evidence presented by the employee to the Employer. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. 24.02 22.02 All leaves of absence (and any extensions thereof) must be applied for and granted in writing on forms provided by the Employer (with a copy to for the employee). Except in cases of emergency, the leave request shall be filed with the employee's Department Head not later than two (2) weeks prior to the date on which the leave is to start. Along with the request for the leave, he shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said leave. This documentation shall consist of medical proof of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes and the specific reason for the leave when the leave is for other purposesreasons. An employee will be notified in writing within five ten (510) working calendar days from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave of absence request for ten (10) working days or less. For a leave request in excess of ten (10) working days, the employee will be notified within two (2) weeks from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leaverequest. An employee who is granted such a leave shall not accrue any benefits benefits, except seniority, during his absence, including seniority. The employee may continue his insurance coverage by paying the appropriate monthly premiums to the Employer during the leave. 24.03 22.03 Leaves of absence will shall not be granted for the employee to seek employment with another employer, nor shall any the employee work for another employer during the time period he is on leave. Any employee who works for another employer while on leave shall have his leave canceled immediately and be subject to disciplinary action. 24.04 22.04 When an employee returns to work after a leave of absence, he will be assigned to the position which he formerly occupied or to a similar position if his former position no longer exists at the applicable rate of pay, provided the employee is able to perform the work. 24.05 An employee may22.05 All leaves provided pursuant to this Agreement shall incorporate the leave time period provided by the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), upon request, return to work prior which shall not be in addition to the expiration of any leave of absencetime periods provided by such leaves, provided that such early return is agreed the leave would qualify as FMLA leave. This provision shall not limit an employee's right to FMLA leave or benefits required by the EmployerAct. 24.06 Employees absent from work without authorization or approval shall be considered on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized leave for a period of more than four (4) eight (8) hour consecutive working days may, at the Employers discretion, subject the employee to disciplinary action, including discharge.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 a. An employee who has completed one (1) year of continuous service employment with the Employer may be granted a leave of absence without pay or benefits for a period determined by the Employer (not to exceed 1 year) because of injury, illness, education purposes, employment by the Union, illness or other personal compelling reasons, including maternity leave. The decision to grant the leave or the length of the leave period will shall be at the discretion of the Employer with due consideration given to the reasons and evidence presented by the employee to the Employer. Such requests , but shall not be unreasonably denieddenied in an arbitrary or capricious manner. 24.02 All leaves of absence (and any extensions thereof) must be applied for and granted in writing on forms provided by the Employer (with a copy to the employee). Except in cases of emergency, the leave request shall be filed with the employee's Department Head not later than two (2) weeks prior to the date on which the leave is to start. Along with the request for the leave, he shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said leave. This documentation shall consist of medical proof of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes and the specific reason for the leave when the leave is for other purposes. An employee will be notified in writing within five (5) working days from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave of absence request for ten (10) working days or less. For a leave request in excess of ten (10) working days, the employee will be notified within two (2) weeks from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave. An employee who is granted such a leave shall not accrue any benefits during his absence, including seniority. 24.03 b. Leaves of absence will not be granted for the employee to seek employment with another employer, nor shall any employee work for another employer without the Employer’s approval during the time period he he/she is on leave. Any employee Employees who works for another employer accept other employment or engage in other business activities, without the Employer’s approval, while on leave shall will have his their employment terminated. An employee who fails to return to work at the expiration of the leave canceled immediately and will be subject considered to disciplinary actionhave quit employment. 24.04 c. When an employee returns to work after a leave of absence, he he/she will be assigned to the position position, which he he/she formerly occupied or occupied. A substitute driver may be assigned the run during the leave of absence. Prior to a similar position if his former position no longer exists at the applicable rate re-employment of payany employee, provided the employee is must be able to perform the workwork and by physically qualified. 24.05 d. An employee may, upon request, return to work prior to the expiration of any leave of absence, provided that such early return is agreed to by the Xxx Employer. 24.06 e. While on leave, an employee shall continue to maintain and accumulate seniority up to a maximum of sixty (60) calendar days per school year (July 1st through June 30th), except for a verifiable illness or injury. In the event a leave extends from one school year to another, the employee on leave shall continue to maintain and accumulate seniority for the first sixty (60) calendar days of the leave per school year. f. Employees absent from work without authorization on unpaid leave of absence will be entitled to no pay or approval shall be considered benefits. If an employee on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized unpaid leave for a period of more than four (4) eight (8) hour consecutive working days mayabsence desires medical insurance coverage, at the Employers discretion, subject the employee will be responsible for payment of the full premium. g. It is the agreement of both parties that bargaining unit members are entitled to disciplinary actionall provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act. Therefore, including dischargewhere the provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act exceed the contractual agreement, the Family Medical Leave Act will take precedence. Where the provisions of the contractual agreement exceed the Family and Medical Leave Act, the contractual agreement will take precedence. To qualify for the Family and Medical Leave Act, an employee must have worked at least 1250 hours in the past 12 months.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 (a) An employee who who, because of illness or disability(including Workers' Compensation) is unable to report to work and has completed one (1) year of continuous service with the Employer may exhausted all sick leave shall be granted a leave of absence without pay for the duration of such disability not to exceed one (1) calendar year. The employee must promptly notify the Board of the necessity for the leave and supply the Board with a written statement from a medical or benefits because of injury, illness, education purposes, employment osteopathic doctor verifying the necessity for the leave and provide additional verification when requested by the UnionBoard. For purposes of computing the maximum one (1) calendar year leave of absence for employees on Workers' Compensation, or other personal reasons, including maternity leave. The decision to grant the available unpaid leave or the length of the leave period time will be at calculated as if the discretion paid sick leave days used under Article 16 (Section 5) were not prorated. (b) Leaves of absence shall be granted to employees covered by this Agreement for the Employer with due consideration given to the reasons and evidence presented by purpose of personal need, provided that the employee to supplies the Employer. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. 24.02 All leaves of absence (and any extensions thereof) must be applied for and granted in writing on forms provided by the Employer (Board with a copy to the employee). Except in cases of emergency, the written request for such leave request shall be filed with the employee's Department Head not by no later than two (2) weeks prior to the date that the employee desires to take such leave. (c) Leaves of absence shall be granted for needed periods of time not to exceed one (1) year for prolonged serious physical or mental illness or prolonged serious illness in the employee's immediate family which includes, husband, wife, children or parents of the employee. (d) Leaves of absence shall be granted for a specified period of time not to exceed one (1) year for training related to an employee's regular duties in an approved educational institution. (e) Whenever an employee shall become disabled or shall antic-ipate disability, the employee upon request of the Board, shall furnish a written statement from the employee's attending physician stating any restrictions on which the nature of work that the employee may perform. Employees who become disabled shall be granted an unpaid leave is to start. Along with the request of absence for the leaveperiod of the disability or one (1) year, he shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said leavewhichever is less. This documentation shall consist of medical proof of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes and the specific reason for the leave when the leave is for other purposes. An Upon return to active service, an employee will be notified in writing within five (5) working days required to furnish a written statement from the date employee's attending physician indicating that the application was made employee is physically able to return to work. (f) The reinstatement rights of any employee who enters the military service of the approval United States by reason of an Act or disapproval law enacted by the Congress of the leave United States, or who may voluntarily enlist during the effective period of absence request for ten (10) working days or less. For a leave request such law, shall be determined in excess of ten (10) working days, accordance with the employee will be notified within two (2) weeks from the date the application was made provisions of the approval or disapproval of the leave. An employee who is granted law granting such a leave shall not accrue any benefits during his absence, including seniorityrights. 24.03 (g) Leaves of absence will not be granted to employees who are active in the National Guard or a branch of the armed forces reserves for the employee purpose of fulfilling their annual field training obligations, or in the event that the employees are ordered to seek employment with another employeractive duty for the purpose of handling civil disorders or other emergencies, nor shall any employee work provided such employees make written request for another employer during the time period he is on leave. such leaves of absence immediately upon receiving their orders to report for such duty. (h) Any employee in the bargaining unit who works is either elected or appointed to full-time office or position in the Union whose duties require their absence from work, shall be granted a leave of absence for another employer while on leave shall have his leave canceled immediately and be subject to disciplinary actionthe term of such full-time position or office in the Union. 24.04 When an (i) All requests for leaves of absence shall be in writing, stating the reason for the request and the approximate length of leave requested, with a copy of the request to be maintained by the Board, a copy furnished to the employee, and a copy sent to the Union. (j) An employee returns to work after who meets all of the requirements as hereinbefore specified shall be granted a leave of absence without pay, and shall accumulate seniority during their leave of absence, he will and the employee shall be assigned entitled to resume their regular seniority status, and all job and recall rights. Leaves of absence may be granted at the discretion of the Board for reasons other than those listed above when they are deemed beneficial to the position which he formerly occupied or to a similar position if his former position no longer exists at employee and/or the applicable rate of pay, provided the employee is able to perform the workBoard. 24.05 An employee may, upon request, return to work prior to the expiration of any leave of absence, provided that such early return is agreed to by the Employer. 24.06 Employees absent from work without authorization or approval shall be considered on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized leave for a period of more than four (4) eight (8) hour consecutive working days may, at the Employers discretion, subject the employee to disciplinary action, including discharge.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 An employee who has completed one (1) year of continuous service with A. If and when the Employer may be granted Association requests a leave of absence without pay for a bargaining unit member who is elected or benefits because appointed to a full-time position with the Association or any organization with which it is affiliated, the Board will, upon proper application, grant only one (1) bargaining unit member a leave of injury, illness, education purposes, employment absence for the purpose of accepting such a position. No bargaining unit member shall be granted more than one such leave of absence and no more than one such absence shall be granted by the Union, or other personal reasons, including maternity leaveBoard during any two (2) year period. The decision to grant the No such leave or the length of the leave period will be at the discretion of the Employer with due consideration given to the reasons and evidence presented by the employee to the Employer. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. 24.02 All leaves of absence (and any extensions thereof) must be applied for and granted in writing on forms provided by the Employer (with a copy to the employee). Except in cases of emergency, the leave request shall be filed with the employee's Department Head not later granted to last more than two (2) weeks prior to the date on which the leave is to startcalendar years. Along with the request for the leave, he shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said leave. This documentation shall consist of medical proof of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes and the specific reason for the leave when the leave is for other purposes. An employee will be notified in writing within five (5) working days from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave of absence request for ten (10) working days or less. For a leave request in excess of ten (10) working days, the employee will be notified within two (2) weeks from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave. An employee A bargaining unit member who is granted such a leave shall not accrue any benefits during his of absence, including seniority. 24.03 Leaves nothing to the contrary contained herein, shall retain all insurance and other benefits and shall continue to accrue seniority for salary increments and all other purposes as though he/she was in regular service. Upon return to service the bargaining unit member shall be placed on the assignment which he/she left with all accrued benefits and increments that he/she would have earned had he/she been in regular service. Subject to the requirements of absence will not be granted for the employee to seek employment with another employervarious plans, nor shall any employee work for another employer during the time period he is a bargaining unit member on leave. Any employee who works for another employer while on leave shall have his leave canceled immediately and be subject to disciplinary action. 24.04 When an employee returns to work after such a leave of absence, he will absence shall be assigned permitted to pay both his and the position which he formerly occupied or Board's regular contributions to a similar position if his former position no longer exists all plans requiring such contributions. B. Credits toward sabbatical leave and unused sick leave accumulated at the applicable rate commencement of pay, provided the employee is able any leave of absence shall not continue to perform the work. 24.05 An employee may, upon request, return to work prior to the expiration of accrue during any leave of absence, provided that nor shall they be forfeited unless twelve (12) months shall have elapsed before the bargaining unit member returns to an active status, provided, however, such early return is agreed to by credits may not be used until the Employer. 24.06 Employees absent from work without authorization or approval shall be considered bargaining unit member has remained on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized leave active status for a period equal to the leave of more than four (4) eight (8) hour consecutive working days may, at the Employers discretion, subject the employee absence retroactive to disciplinary actionhis/her return to active status. Any person on any such leave of absence will be given primary consideration for a teaching position for which qualified and certified, including dischargea permanent substitute teaching position.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 A. An unpaid leave of absence is a written authorized absence from work for an extended period of time and without compensation. A leave shall be granted, denied, or extended at the sole discretion of the Board, or its designee, upon written request from the employee who shall state the reason for such leave on the application. Only an employee who has completed worked continuously for the Board for a period of at least one ([1) ] year of continuous service with the Employer may shall be granted a leave of absence without pay or benefits because of injury, illness, education purposes, employment by the Union, or other personal reasons, including maternity leave. The decision to grant the leave or the length of the leave period will be at the discretion of the Employer with due consideration given to the reasons and evidence presented by the employee to the Employer. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. 24.02 All Unpaid leaves of absence (and any extensions thereof) shall be subject to the following conditions: 1. Leaves requested due to illness must be applied for accompanied by a physician’s certificate that the employee is unable to work and granted in writing on forms provided by the Employer (with a copy to reason therefore. 2. All leave requests must include the employee). Except in cases of emergency, the leave request shall be filed with the employee's Department Head not later than two (2) weeks prior to the exact date on which the leave begins and the exact date on which the employee is to startreturn to work. 3. Along with the request for the leave, he shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said leave. This documentation shall consist of medical proof of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes and the specific reason for the leave when the leave is for other purposes. An If an employee will be notified in writing within five (5) working days from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the obtains a leave of absence for a reason other than that stated at the time the request for ten (10) working days or less. For a leave request in excess of ten (10) working daysis made, the employee will be notified within two (2) weeks terminated from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leaveemployment without recourse. 4. An employee who is granted such a leave Employees shall not accrue any benefits during his absence, including seniority. 24.03 Leaves accept employment elsewhere while on leave of absence will not be granted for unless agreed to by the employee to seek Employer. Acceptance of employment with another employer, nor shall any employee work for another employer during the time period he is on leave. Any employee who works or working for another employer while on leave of absence shall have his leave canceled immediately result in immediate and be subject to disciplinary actioncomplete loss of employment without recourse. 24.04 When an employee returns 5. Leaves may be renewable upon request of the employee. In no event will the duration of the leave exceed the end of the school year. 6. Time absent on leave shall not be counted as time at work for any purpose except as herein provided to work after the contrary. B. Upon return from a leave of absence, he will said employee shall be assigned reemployed at work generally similar to that which the position which he formerly occupied or to a similar position if his former position no longer exists employee last performed and at the applicable prevailing rate of paypay for that job, provided the employee is able to perform the workif available. 24.05 C. An employee may, upon request, return to work prior to the expiration of any on leave of absence, provided who does not return to work upon the expiration of the approved leave without prior approval from the Superintendent (or his/her designee), shall cease to be an employee and that such early return is agreed to by employee’s seniority shall automatically be terminated, unless the Employer. 24.06 Employees absent from work without authorization Superintendent (or approval shall be considered on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized leave for a period of more than four (4his/her designee) eight (8) hour consecutive working days may, at the Employers in his sole discretion, subject determines that good cause existed for the employee employee’s failure to disciplinary action, including dischargereturn as scheduled following the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 An employee who has completed one Section 20.1 Purpose Employees are not permitted to take time off without prior approval from the Director. Any leave that is not prior approved is subject to progressive discipline. Pre- approved leaves of absence without pay may, at the Employer’s discretion, be granted for any legitimate purpose subject to approval, including but not limited to, the following: A. To further a member's education. (1) year Ordinarily such a leave will be granted only if the leave will directly benefit the County as well as the individual and provided the member agrees to return to County employment for a specified period of continuous service time after such leave.) B. To attend funerals not covered by paid leave. C. For illness or injury in accordance with the Employer may be granted County’s Family and Medical Leave Act policy. D. For other reasons approved by the Director and the Commissioners. Section 20.2 Procedure A member desiring to apply for a leave of absence without pay or benefits because should submit an application to the Employer outlining the reason for the request and the duration of injury, illness, education purposes, employment by the Union, or other personal reasons, including maternity leave. The decision employee must exhaust all applicable paid leave prior to grant requesting unpaid leave. Employees are responsible for ensuring they have adequate leave balances. Inadequate balances are subject to progressive discipline. Section 20.3 Conditions All such leaves will be approved or denied in writing. The length of and other conditions of each leave granted will be determined by the facts and circumstances of the case. Unless otherwise addressed in the Agreement, all fringe benefits cease while a member is on leave without pay. Section 20.4 Return From Leave Upon completion of a leave of absence, the employee is to be returned to the classification formerly occupied, or to a similar classification if the employee's former classification no longer exists. Any replacement in the position while an employee is on leave will be terminated upon the reinstatement of the employee from leave. The terminated employee will be considered for other vacancies. Section 20.5 Cancellation/Expiration of Leave If it is found that leave is not actually being used for the purpose which it was granted, including working for another employer, the Employer may cancel the leave or and direct the length of the leave period will be at the discretion of the Employer with due consideration given employee to return to work by giving written notice to the reasons and evidence presented employee. An employee may return to work before the scheduled expiration of leave if requested in writing by the employee to and approved by the Employer. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. 24.02 All leaves Failure to return to duty upon expiration of absence (and any extensions thereof) must be applied for and granted in writing on forms provided by the Employer (with a copy to the employee). Except in cases of emergency, the leave request shall be filed with the employee's Department Head not later than two (2) weeks prior to the date on which the leave is to start. Along with the request for the leave, he shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said leave. This documentation shall consist of medical proof of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes and the specific reason for the leave when the leave is for other purposes. An employee will be notified in writing or within five (5) working business days from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval notification of the leave cancellation of absence request for ten (10) working days or less. For a leave request in excess of ten (10) working days, the employee will be notified within two (2) weeks from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave. An employee who is granted such a leave shall not accrue any benefits during his absence, including seniority. 24.03 Leaves of absence will not be granted for the employee to seek employment with another employer, nor shall any employee work for another employer during the time period he is on leave. Any employee who works for another employer while on leave shall have his leave canceled immediately and be subject to disciplinary action. 24.04 When an employee returns to work after a leave of absence, he will be assigned to the position which he formerly occupied or to a similar position if his former position no longer exists at the applicable rate of pay, provided the employee is able to perform the work. 24.05 An employee may, upon request, return to work prior to the expiration of any leave of absence, provided that such early return is agreed to by the Employer. 24.06 Employees absent from work without authorization or approval shall be considered on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized leave just cause for a period of more than four (4) eight (8) hour consecutive working days may, at the Employers discretion, subject the employee to disciplinary action, including dischargeremoval.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 (A) An employee who because of illness or accident is physically unable to report for work, and has completed one (1) year exhausted any means of continuous service with compensation from the Employer Employer, may be granted a leave of absence for the duration of such disability, provided he promptly notifies the Employer of the necessity therefore, and provided further, that he supplies the Employer with a certificate from a medical or osteopathic doctor of the necessity for such absence, and for the continuation of such absence when the same is requested by the Employer. The Employer may require a second opinion. (B) A seniority employee shall be granted a pregnancy leave of absence, provided the employee shall notify the Employer of the pregnancy three (3) months ahead of expected leave start date. The Employer then may request periodic verification of the health of the employee in relation to the performance of the employee's normal job duties. When the medical verification of the physician will not allow the employee to continue in her normal job function because of such pregnancy, the employee shall then be granted a leave of absence for the duration of the pregnancy. (Normally, an employee shall be expected to return to work three [3] months after delivery, unless a doctor's statement is furnished establishing the fact that she is not able to return to work at that time.) (C) The reinstatement rights of any employee who enters the military service shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of Federal, State or local law granting such rights. (D) Leaves of absence will be granted to employees who are active in the National Guard or a branch of the Armed Forces Reserves for the purpose of fulfilling their annual field training obligations, provided such employees make written request for such leave of absence immediately upon receiving their orders to report for such duty. (E) A leave of absence without pay will be granted to any eligible employee in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. The employee shall substitute all available accrued paid leave of absence and paid vacation for time which would otherwise be unpaid under the Act. (F) Any employee in the bargaining unit elected or benefits because of injury, illness, education purposes, employment by appointed to full-time position or office in the Union, whose duties require his absence from work, may be granted a leave of absence for the term of such office or other personal reasonsposition. (G) All reasons for leaves of absence shall be in writing stating the reason for the request and the approximate length of leave requested, including maternity with a copy of the request to be maintained by the Employer, a copy furnished to the employee, and a copy sent to the Union. Employees on a leave of one (1) calendar year or less shall have the right to return to their former position, if it is still in existence, or a similar position if their position has been eliminated during the leave, seniority permitting. The decision to grant the leave or the length After leaves of one (1) calendar year, extensions of the leave period will shall be at the discretion of the Employer Board. During any leave of absence, the Board may fill the position with due consideration given to the reasons and evidence presented by the employee to the Employer. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denieda substitute employee. 24.02 All leaves of absence (and any extensions thereofH) must be applied for and granted in writing on forms provided by the Employer (with a copy to the employee). Except in cases of emergency, the leave request shall be filed with the employee's Department Head not later than two (2) weeks prior to the date on which the leave is to start. Along with the request for the leave, he shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said leave. This documentation shall consist of medical proof of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes and the specific reason for the leave when the leave is for other purposes. An employee will be notified in writing within five (5) working days from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave of absence request for ten (10) working days or less. For a leave request in excess of ten (10) working days, the employee will be notified within two (2) weeks from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave. An employee who is granted such a leave meets all of the requirements as hereinbefore specified shall not accrue any benefits during his absence, including seniority. 24.03 Leaves of absence will not be granted for the employee to seek employment with another employer, nor shall any employee work for another employer during the time period he is on leave. Any employee who works for another employer while on leave shall have his leave canceled immediately and be subject to disciplinary action. 24.04 When an employee returns to work after a leave of absence, he will be assigned to the position which he formerly occupied or to a similar position if his former position no longer exists at the applicable rate of without pay, provided the employee is able to perform the work. 24.05 An employee may, upon request, return to work prior to the expiration of any and he shall not accumulate seniority during his leave of absence, provided that such early return is agreed . Leaves of absence may be granted at the discretion of the Employer for reasons other than those listed above when they are deemed beneficial to by the EmployerEmployer and the employee. 24.06 (I) Employees absent from work may request leaves without authorization or approval shall be considered on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized leave pay for a specified period of more time for reasons other than four those specified in this Article. The decision of the Superintendent is final and is not subject to the Grievance Procedure. Seniority will continue to accumulate for leaves of ninety (490) eight (8) hour consecutive working days may, at the Employers discretion, subject the employee to disciplinary action, including dischargeor less.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 (a) An “unpaid leave of absence” shall mean that a seniority employee is on a leave of absence and is not receiving wages paid by the District. Worker’s compensation and/or disability benefit pay and/or District-paid insurance shall not be considered to be wages paid by the Employer. Non- seniority employees shall not have a right to unpaid leaves. (b) A seniority employee who, because of illness or accident which is non-compensable under the Worker's Compensation Law, is physically unable to report for work, and has exhausted all means of compensation from the Employer, shall be given a leave of absence for the duration of such disability but not to exceed his/her seniority or one (1 ) calendar year, whichever is less, provided he/she promptly notifies the Employer of the necessity therefore, and provided further that he/she supplies the Employer with a certificate from a medical or osteopathic doctor of the necessity for such absence, and for the continuation of such absence when the same is requested by the Employer. (c) An employee who, because of illness or accident which is compensable under the Worker’s Compensation Law, is physically unable to report for work shall be given a leave of absence for the duration of such disability but not to exceed his/her seniority or one (1 ) calendar year, whichever is less, provided he/she promptly notifies the Employer of the necessity therefore, and provided further that he/she supplies the Employer with a certificate from a medical or osteopathic doctor of the necessity for such absence, and for the continuation of such absence when the same is requested by the Employer. (d) Leaves of absence shall be granted to seniority employees for a period not to exceed twelve (12) months for prolonged serious illness in the immediate family which includes husband, wife, children or parents living in the same house. (e) Leaves of absence shall be granted for reasonable periods of time for training related to an employee's regular duties in an approved educational institution. (f) A pregnant employee shall, by the end of the fourth (4th) month, furnish the Employer with a statement from her physician stating the approximate date of delivery and any restrictions on the nature of work that she may be able to do, and the length of time that she may continue to work. When she is required to interrupt her employment upon the advice of her physician, she shall immediately be granted a leave of absence. Upon her return to work, she will be required to furnish to the Employer a medical statement from her physician indicating that she is physically able to return to work. (g) The reinstatement rights of any employee who enters the military service of the United States by reason of an Act or law enacted by the Congress of the United States, or who may voluntarily enlist during the effective period of such law, shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of the law granting such rights. (h) Leaves of absence will be granted to employees who are active in the National Guard or a branch of the Armed Forces Reserves for the purpose of fulfilling their annual field training obligations, provided such employees make written requests for such leaves of absence immediately upon receiving their orders to report for such duty. (i) Any employee in the bargaining unit who is either elected or appointed to full-time office or position in the Association, whose duties require his/her absence from his/her work, shall be granted a leave of absence for the term of such office or position. (j) All reasons for leaves of absence shall be in writing stating the reason for the request and the approximate length of leave requested, with a copy of the request to be maintained by the Employer, a copy furnished to the employee, and a copy sent to the Association. (k) An employee who has completed one (1) year meets all of continuous service with the Employer may requirements as herein before specified shall be granted a leave of absence without pay or benefits because pay, and he/she shall accumulate seniority during his/her leave of injuryabsence, illness, education purposes, employment by the Union, or other personal reasons, including maternity leaveand he/she shall be entitled to resume his/her regular seniority status and all job and recall rights. The decision to grant the leave or the length Leaves of the leave period will absence may be granted at the discretion of the Employer with due consideration given for reasons other than those listed above when they are deemed beneficial to the reasons employee and evidence presented the Employer. (l) An employee must provide one (1) week written notice prior to returning to work from any unpaid leave of absence. (m) Full time eligible employees may take Family Medical Leave(FMLA) as provided by law and Board Policy. FMLA shall be concurrent with paid leave. If the employee fails to the Employer. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. 24.02 All leaves of absence (and any extensions thereof) must be applied for and granted in writing return to work on forms provided by the Employer (with a copy to the employee). Except in cases of emergency, the leave request shall be filed with the employee's Department Head not later than two (2) weeks prior to the date on which the leave is to start. Along with the request for the leave, he shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said leave. This documentation shall consist of medical proof of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes and the specific reason for the leave when the leave is for other purposes. An employee will be notified in writing within five (5) working days from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave of absence request for ten (10) working days or less. For a leave request in excess of ten (10) working dayshis/her volition, the employee will be notified within two (2) weeks from reimburse the date District the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave. An employee who is granted such a leave shall not accrue any benefits during his absence, including seniority. 24.03 Leaves of absence will not be granted for the employee to seek employment with another employer, nor shall any employee work for another employer during the time period he is on leave. Any employee who works for another employer while on leave shall have his leave canceled immediately and be subject to disciplinary action. 24.04 When an employee returns to work after a leave of absence, he will be assigned to the position which he formerly occupied or to a similar position if his former position no longer exists at the applicable rate of pay, provided the employee is able to perform the work. 24.05 An employee may, upon request, return to work prior to the expiration of any leave of absence, provided that such early return is agreed to insurance premium paid by the EmployerDistrict. 24.06 Employees absent from work without authorization or approval shall be considered on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized leave for a period of more than four (4) eight (8) hour consecutive working days may, at the Employers discretion, subject the employee to disciplinary action, including discharge.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 An employee who has completed Unpaid leaves of absence will be provided to employees for the birth or adoption of a child or for the termination of a pregnancy on the following basis: a) Parental leave of up to one (1) year will be granted upon request for the birth or adoption of continuous service with a child. Notwithstanding the above the Employer may be granted agrees to provide two weeks paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child. (To provide a bridge for the EI waiting period). b) A leave of absence without pay or benefits because for up to six (6) weeks will be granted upon request for termination of injurya pregnancy for reasons other than birth. This leave may be extended for up to six (6) weeks if an employee is unable to return to work for medical reasons relating to the termination of pregnancy. c) A request for parental leave must be made in writing at least one (1) month before the proposed start date, illness, education purposes, employment by unless the Union, or other personal reasons, including maternity leaveleave is required on shorter notice for medical reasons relating to the birth. The decision to grant the employer may require a Doctor’s note for a leave or the length of the leave period will be at the discretion of the Employer with due consideration given to the reasons and evidence presented by the employee to the Employer. Such requests shall not be unreasonably deniedon shorter notice. 24.02 All leaves of absence d) Parental leave may start no sooner than eleven (and any extensions thereof) must be applied for and granted in writing on forms provided by the Employer (with a copy to the employee). Except in cases of emergency, the leave request shall be filed with the employee's Department Head not later than two (211) weeks prior to the date on which the leave is to start. Along with the request for the leave, he shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said leave. This documentation shall consist of medical proof of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes and the specific reason for the leave when the leave is for other purposes. An employee will be notified in writing within five (5) working days from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave of absence request for ten (10) working days or less. For a leave request in excess of ten (10) working days, the employee will be notified within two (2) weeks from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave. An employee who is granted such a leave shall not accrue any benefits during his absence, including seniorityexpected birth date. 24.03 Leaves of absence will not e) No employee shall be granted for the employee required to seek employment with another employer, nor shall any employee work for another employer during the time period he is on leave. Any employee who works for another employer while on leave shall have his leave canceled immediately and be subject to disciplinary action. 24.04 When an employee returns to work after take a leave of absence, he will nor shall an employee’s job duties or working conditions be assigned altered without his/her consent, because of leave under this section. Whenever possible, an employee returning from leave under this section shall be reinstated in his/her job or a substantially similar job at the salary he/she would have received had his/her employment with the Company been continuous. f) Section 6 (IV) applies to leaves of absence granted under this section. g) Failure to return at the end of a leave granted under this section shall be deemed a voluntary resignation. h) The Employer may require a Doctor’s certificate in support of a request for a leave, extended leave, or a shorter leave. i) Notwithstanding the foregoing, where more than one employee takes a leave under this section in respect to the position which he formerly occupied birth or to a similar position if his former position no longer exists adoption of the same child, the total of such leaves under this section shall not exceed one (1) year. No more than one (1) employee shall be off on leave at the applicable rate of pay, provided the employee is able to perform the work. 24.05 An employee may, upon request, return to work prior same time in respect to the expiration of any leave of absence, provided that such early return is agreed to by the Employersame child. 24.06 Employees absent from work without authorization or approval shall be considered on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized leave for a period of more than four (4) eight (8) hour consecutive working days may, at the Employers discretion, subject the employee to disciplinary action, including discharge.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 A. An employee who has completed one (1) year of continuous service with the Employer may be granted a make application for an unpaid leave of absence without pay or benefits because of injury, illness, education purposes, employment by the Union, or other personal reasons, including maternity leaveto his/her supervisor. The decision to grant application shall contain a statement of the leave or the length purpose and duration of the leave period will requested. The application shall be at the discretion of the Employer with due consideration given forwarded to the reasons and evidence presented by the employee to the Employer. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. 24.02 All leaves Superintendent of absence (and any extensions thereof) must be applied Schools for and granted in writing on forms provided by the Employer (with a copy to the employee). Except in cases of emergency, the leave request shall be filed with the employee's Department Head not later than two (2) weeks prior to the date on which the leave is to start. Along with the request for the leave, he shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said leave. This documentation shall consist of medical proof of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes and the specific reason for the leave when the leave is for other purposes. An employee will be notified in writing within five (5) working days from the date the application was made of the approval disposition granting or disapproval of the leave of absence request for ten (10) working days or less. For a leave request in excess of ten (10) working days, the employee will be notified within two (2) weeks from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of denying the leave. An employee who is granted such an unpaid leave of absence may, except as provided for in Article IX., B. (for the first three months), continue his/her insurance benefits at his/her own expense, subject to the rules and regulations of the insurance carrier. Seniority shall not continue to accrue during an unpaid leave of voluntary absence as outlines in Article IX Section A. Upon return from leave the employee shall be returned to her previous position, if in existence, or an equivalent position following the procedures set forth in Article XII Section A. In no instance will the employee be paid at a rate lower than the previous position would have provided. B. An employee who is incapacitated or disabled due to personal illness or injury and who has exhausted all earned and accumulated paid sick leave shall not be placed on an extended illness unpaid leave of absence for the duration of his/her disability up to one (1) year. Insurance premiums shall continue to be paid for three (3) months beyond sick leave exhaustion. An employee may submit an application for extension of the leave on an annual basis pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section A of this Article. Seniority shall continue to accrue any benefits during his absencean unpaid leave of absence for extended illness. Upon return from leave, including senioritythe employee shall be returned to his/her previous position, if in existence, or an equivalent position following the procedures set forth in Article XII Section A. In no instance will the employee be paid at a rate lower than the previous position would have provided. 24.03 Leaves C. Upon written application an employee shall be granted and unpaid leave of absence will not be granted for the employee to seek employment with another employer, nor shall any employee work for another employer during the time period he is on leave. Any employee who works for another employer while on leave shall have his leave canceled immediately and be subject to disciplinary action. 24.04 When an employee returns to work after a leave purpose of absence, he will be assigned to the position which he formerly occupied or to a similar position if his former position no longer exists at the applicable rate parental care of pay, provided the employee is able to perform the work. 24.05 An employee may, upon request, return to work prior to the expiration of any leave of absence, provided that such early return is agreed to by the Employer. 24.06 Employees absent from work without authorization or approval shall be considered on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized leave his/her newborn child for a period of more than four (4) eight (8) hour consecutive working days may, at up to one year. Seniority shall not accrue during the Employers discretion, subject leave. Upon return from leave the employee shall be returned to disciplinary actionhis/her previous position, including dischargeif in existence, or an equivalent position following the procedures set forth in Article XII Section A. In no instance will the employee be paid at a rate lower than the previous position would have provided. D. Any bargaining unit member who enters military duty in any branch of the armed services of the United States shall be entitled to all rights and privileges as prescribed by federal and/or state statues. Bargaining unit members on military leave shall be given the benefit of any increments, seniority and PTO leave allowances which would have been credited to them had they remained in active service to the school. E. Employees may take leave pursuant to the Family Medical Leave Act.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 24.01 a. An employee who has completed one (1) year of continuous service employment with the Employer may be granted a leave of absence without pay or benefits for a period determined by the Employer (not to exceed 1 year) because of injury, illness, education purposes, employment by the Union, illness or other personal compelling reasons, including maternity leave. The decision to grant the leave or the length of the leave period will shall be at the discretion of the Employer with due consideration given to the reasons and evidence presented by the employee to the Employer. Such requests , but shall not be unreasonably denieddenied in an arbitrary or capricious manner. 24.02 All leaves of absence (and any extensions thereof) must be applied for and granted in writing on forms provided by the Employer (with a copy to the employee). Except in cases of emergency, the leave request shall be filed with the employee's Department Head not later than two (2) weeks prior to the date on which the leave is to start. Along with the request for the leave, he shall supply any and all available documentation in support of said leave. This documentation shall consist of medical proof of disability in cases where the leave is for medical purposes and the specific reason for the leave when the leave is for other purposes. An employee will be notified in writing within five (5) working days from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave of absence request for ten (10) working days or less. For a leave request in excess of ten (10) working days, the employee will be notified within two (2) weeks from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of the leave. An employee who is granted such a leave shall not accrue any benefits during his absence, including seniority. 24.03 b. Leaves of absence will not be granted for the employee to seek employment with another employer, nor shall any employee work for another employer without the Employer’s approval during the time period he he/she is on leave. Any employee Employees who works for another employer accept other employment or engage in other business activities, without the Employer’s approval, while on leave shall will have his their employment terminated. An employee who fails to return to work at the expiration of the leave canceled immediately and will be subject considered to disciplinary actionhave quit employment. 24.04 c. When an employee returns to work after a leave of absence, he he/she will be assigned to the position position, which he he/she formerly occupied or occupied. A substitute driver may be assigned the run during the leave of absence. Prior to a similar position if his former position no longer exists at the applicable rate re-employment of payany employee, provided the employee is must be able to perform the workwork and by physically qualified. 24.05 d. An employee may, upon request, return to work prior to the expiration of any leave of absence, provided that such early return is agreed to by the Employer. 24.06 e. While on leave, an employee shall continue to maintain and accumulate seniority up to a maximum of sixty (60) calendar days per school year (July 1st through June 30th), except for a verifiable illness or injury. In the event a leave extends from one school year to another, the employee on leave shall continue to maintain and accumulate seniority for the first sixty (60) calendar days of the leave per school year. f. Employees absent from work without authorization on unpaid leave of absence will be entitled to no pay or approval shall be considered benefits. If an employee on an unauthorized leave. An unauthorized unpaid leave for a period of more than four (4) eight (8) hour consecutive working days mayabsence desires medical insurance coverage, at the Employers discretion, subject the employee will be responsible for payment of the ftill premium. g. It is the agreement of both parties that bargaining unit members are entitled to disciplinary actionall provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act. Therefore, including dischargewhere the provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act exceed the contractual agreement, the Family Medical Leave Act will take precedence. Where the provisions of the contractual agreement exceed the Family and Medical Leave Act, the contractual agreement will take precedence. To qualify for the Family and Medical Leave Act, an employee must have worked at least 1250 hours in the past 12 months.