Volunteer Work. A. Granting of excused absence for volunteer activities will be considered only when law does not specifically prohibit the employee’s absence, workload allows the employee’s excusal, and the Employer determines that the activity satisfies the following criteria: 1. The absence is directly related to the EPA’s mission; 2. The absence is officially sponsored or sanctioned by EPA; and 3. The absence is brief and is determined to be in the interest of the Employer. B. In all cases, the employee must provide acceptable evidence that the time was used for volunteer activities.
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Volunteer Work. A. Granting of excused absence for volunteer activities will be considered only when law does the employees absence is not specifically prohibit the employee’s absence, workload allows the employee’s excusal, prohibited by law and the Employer determines that the activity satisfies one or more of the following criteria:
1. : • The absence is directly related to the EPA’s HHS or FDA mission;
2. ; • The absence is officially sponsored or sanctioned by EPAthe Secretary of HHS or the FDA Commissioner; and
3. • The absence will clearly enhance the professional development or skills of the employee in his or her current position; or • The absence is brief and is determined to be in the interest of the Employer.
B. . In all cases, the employee must provide acceptable evidence that the time was used for volunteer activities.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement