Common use of Wellness Leave Clause in Contracts

Wellness Leave. Up to eight (8) hours of sick leave per calendar year may be used by an employee for the purpose of attending an approved County Wellness Program. An employee must have a balance of no less than forty (40) hours of sick leave accrued at the time the leave is to be used to attend the Wellness Program. The employee must have the prior approval of the employee's Department Head (or designee) to attend the program. A Department Head may not capriciously, arbitrarily, or consistently deny the use of said leave.

Wellness Leave. ‌ Up to eight (8) hours of sick leave per calendar year may be used by an employee for the purpose of attending an approved County Wellness Program. An employee must have a balance of no less than forty (40) hours of sick leave accrued at the time the leave is to be used to attend the Wellness Program. The employee must have the prior approval of the employee's Department Head (or designee) to attend the program. A Department Head may not capriciously, arbitrarily, or consistently deny the use of said leave.