Vacation Request and Usage Sample Clauses
The Vacation Request and Usage clause outlines the procedures and rules governing how employees may request and use their allotted vacation time. Typically, it specifies the process for submitting vacation requests, any required notice periods, and how approval is granted, as well as any restrictions on when vacation can be taken, such as during peak business periods. This clause ensures that both employees and employers have a clear understanding of expectations regarding time off, helping to prevent scheduling conflicts and maintain smooth business operations.
Vacation Request and Usage. A bargaining unit member may request to use vacation leave as it accrues. Vacation leave requests shall be granted unless, in the supervisor’s opinion, it is impossible or impractical to do so because of work schedules or emergencies. The supervisor shall make reasonable efforts to insure that a bargaining unit member, having requested vacation leave, is granted such leave in order to prevent the loss of earned vacation. If a conflict in vacation requests arises, the supervisor shall give consideration to the employee(s) with the most seniority, provided that operational needs are met. A bargaining unit member who has available unused vacation leave, and who because of provisions of this article would lose such vacation leave, shall have such vacation leave converted to sick leave. Absences on account of sickness in excess of the authorized sick leave provided in this Agreement (or for personal reasons not provided for under said sick leave provisions) may be charged, unless the supervisor is otherwise notified by the bargaining unit member, to holiday compensatory time, personal leave, if any, then to vacation leave, if any.