Common use of Coverage for Leaves of Absence Clause in Contracts

Coverage for Leaves of Absence. The Department may use a locum tenens to cover for an employee during a leave of absence that is greater than one (1) month of continuous absence, e.g., maternity, military, medical, workers’ compensation leaves, etc. Individual locum tenens providing services under this category may work a maximum of nine (9) months. Upon request from PDOCC, the Department will provide to PDOCC a report of locum tenens use within fourteen (14) calendar days of the request. The report will include the names of the locum tenens providers used, assignment (work type and location), and duration of work.