Unpaid Sick Leave. (a) An employee who is physically unable to report for work because of illness or accident which is non-compensable under the Workers' Compensation Law shall be granted an unpaid leave for a reasonable period of time not to exceed one (1) year, provided he/she promptly notifies the Employer of the necessity therefore and provided further that he/she supplies the Employer with a statement from a medical or osteopathic doctor of the necessity for such and for the continuation of such absence when the same is requested by the Employer. Leaves of absence for periods in excess of one (1) year may be granted at the Employer's discretion. Unpaid leaves of absence shall be granted for a reasonable period of time not to exceed one (1) year for prolonged, serious illness in the employee's immediate family requiring the Employee's care and attendance. Leaves of absence for periods in excess of one (1) year may be granted at the Employer's discretion. To the extent required by the Family and Medical Leave Act (P.L. 103-3), an eligible employee shall be granted leave and the other rights specified by the law. When leave is taken by an eligible employee under the Family and Medical Leave Act, the District shall likewise enjoy and reserve all rights afforded it by the law, whether or not the same are specifically enumerated in this Agreement. The parties intend that the provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act, including District and eligible employee rights and responsibilities shall be supplementary to this Agreement and shall prevail over the terms of this Agreement to the extent of any conflict or inconsistency.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Unpaid Sick Leave. (a) An employee who is physically unable to report for work because of illness or accident which is non-compensable under the Workers' Compensation Law shall be granted an unpaid leave for a reasonable period of time not to exceed one one
(1) year, provided he/she promptly notifies the Employer of the necessity therefore and provided further that he/she supplies the Employer with a statement from a medical or osteopathic doctor of the necessity for such and for the continuation of such absence when the same is requested by the Employer. Leaves of absence for periods in excess of one (1) year may be granted at the Employer's discretion. Unpaid leaves of absence shall be granted for a reasonable period of time not to exceed one (1) year for prolonged, serious illness in the employee's immediate family requiring the Employee's care and attendance. Leaves of absence for periods in excess of one (1) year may be granted at the Employer's discretion. To the extent required by the Family and Medical Leave Act (P.L. 103-3), an eligible employee shall be granted leave and the other rights specified by the law. When leave is taken by an eligible employee under the Family and Medical Leave Act, the District shall likewise enjoy and reserve all rights afforded it by the law, whether or not the same are specifically enumerated in this Agreement. The parties intend that the provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act, including District and eligible employee rights and responsibilities shall be supplementary to this Agreement and shall prevail over the terms of this Agreement to the extent of any conflict or inconsistency.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Unpaid Sick Leave. (a) An employee who is physically unable to report for work because of illness or accident which is non-compensable under the Workers' Compensation Law shall be granted an unpaid leave for a reasonable period of time not to exceed one (1) year, provided he/she promptly notifies the Employer of the necessity therefore and provided further that he/she supplies the Employer with a statement from a medical or osteopathic doctor of the necessity for such and for the continuation of such absence when the same is requested by the Employer. Leaves of absence for periods in excess of one (1) year may be granted at the Employer's discretion. Unpaid leaves of absence shall may be granted for a reasonable period of time not to exceed one (1) year for prolonged, serious illness in the employee's immediate family requiring the Employee's care and attendance. Leaves of absence for periods in excess of one (1) year may be granted at the Employer's discretion. To the extent required by the Family and Medical Leave Act (P.L. 103-3), an eligible employee shall be granted leave and the other rights specified by the law, consistent with Article VI.4(a) above. When leave is taken by an eligible employee under the Family and Medical Leave Act, the District shall likewise enjoy and reserve all rights afforded it by the law, whether or not the same are specifically enumerated in this Agreement. The parties intend that the provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act, including District and eligible employee rights and responsibilities shall be supplementary to this Agreement and shall prevail over the terms of this Agreement to the extent of any conflict or inconsistency.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Unpaid Sick Leave. (a) An employee who is physically unable to report for work because of illness illness, a condition or accident which is non-compensable under the Workers' Compensation Law shall be granted an unpaid leave for a reasonable period of time not to exceed one (1) year, provided he/she promptly notifies the Employer of the necessity therefore and provided further that he/she supplies the Employer with a statement from a medical or osteopathic doctor of the necessity for such and for the continuation of such absence when the same is requested by the Employer. Leaves of absence for periods in excess of one (1) year may be granted at the Employer's discretion. Unpaid leaves of absence shall may be granted for a reasonable period of time not to exceed one (1) year for prolonged, serious illness in the employee's immediate family requiring the Employee's care and attendance. Leaves of absence for periods in excess of one (1) year may be granted at the Employer's discretion, as certified by a medical care provider. To the extent required by the Family and Medical Leave Act (P.L. 103-3), an eligible employee shall be granted leave and the other rights specified by the law. When leave is taken by an eligible employee under the Family and Medical Leave Act, the District shall likewise enjoy and reserve all rights afforded it by the law, whether or not the same are specifically enumerated in this Agreement. The parties intend that the provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act, including District and eligible employee rights and responsibilities shall be supplementary to this Agreement and shall prevail over the terms of this Agreement to the extent of any conflict or inconsistency. FMLA leave year shall be a rolling backward year except, as required by law, for military care giving leave which shall be calculated on a rolling forward basis.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement