ContractMarch 20th, 2018
FiledMarch 20th, 2018Salary Savings Leave - Voluntary Unpaid Leave of Absence Minnesota Statute 43A.49 and certain collective bargaining agreements include provisions for "Voluntary Unpaid Leave of Absence" also known as Salary Savings Leave or Governor Salary Savings Leave. Under these provisions, appointing authorities have the discretion to allow employees to take an unpaid leave of absence to help alleviate existing or projected budget deficits. All WSU employees are eligible to request a Salary Savings Leave. Approval is at the discretion of supervisors. Winona State University Parameters: TIMEFRAME: July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2019MINIMUM REQUEST: 40 hours or 1 credit for IFOMAXIMUM REQUEST: 1,040 hours or 12 credits for IFO during the two-year period It is voluntary; employees cannot be required to use it. Granting of leave is at the discretion of the supervisor; supervisors are not required to grant it. Department shall not hire a replacement for employee on Salary Savings Leave Requests require ad