Unpaid Personal Leave of Absence. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of CDS. Employees are encouraged to consult with their Site Director to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the federal or state Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the Regional Site, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence, if available, or a similar position. If the employee’s position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority and Reduction in Force Article of this Agreement. To the extent permitted by law, an employee shall be responsible for paying the full premiums of any health insurance benefits during the unpaid personal leave of absence.
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Unpaid Personal Leave of Absence. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of CDS. Employees are encouraged to consult with their Site Director to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the federal or state Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the Regional Site, status status, and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence, if available, or a similar position. If the employee’s position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority and Reduction in Force Article of this Agreement. To the extent permitted by law, an employee shall be responsible for paying the full premiums of any health insurance benefits during the unpaid personal leave of absence.
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Unpaid Personal Leave of Absence. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of CDS. Employees are encouraged to consult with their Site Director to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the federal or state Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the Regional Site, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence, if available, or a similar position. If the employee’s 's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority and Reduction in Force Article of this Agreement. To the extent permitted by law, an employee shall be responsible for paying the full premiums of any health insurance benefits during the unpaid personal leave of absence.
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