Common use of Extended Unpaid Leave Clause in Contracts

Extended Unpaid Leave. A) Any employee shall have the right to make written application for an unpaid leave of absence of not to exceed one (1) full year, without pay or fringe benefits except as provided under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). A written application shall include the reason for requesting such leave and the anticipated duration of the leave. Consideration may be given by the Superintendent or his/her designee to leave requests under this provision for alternative career leaves. Leaves under this provision shall be granted at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee. B) At least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration date of the approved leave, if approved, the employee must give written notice of intent to return to their position by certified mail. Failure to give such timely notice shall be deemed a voluntary resignation. An employee providing such timely notices shall be returned to the same position or another position for which he is certified and qualified, subject to possible restrictions elsewhere in the Agreement. C) It is expressly understood that seniority shall not accrue beyond six (6) months and increment shall not be granted while on approved leave under this provision. D) A person employed by the District to temporarily fill a position under this section shall not be considered a member of the bargaining unit.

Extended Unpaid Leave. A) Any employee shall have the right to make written application for an unpaid leave of absence of not to exceed one (1) full year, without pay or fringe benefits benefits, except as provided under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Act, and Article 22, Section 10. A written application shall include the reason for requesting such leave and the anticipated duration of the leave. Consideration may be given by the Superintendent or his/her designee to leave requests under this provision for alternative career leaves. Leaves under this provision shall be granted at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee. B) At least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration date of the approved leave, if approved, the employee must give written notice of intent to return to their his/her position by certified mail. Failure to give such timely notice shall be deemed a voluntary resignation. An employee providing such timely notices notice shall be returned to the same position or another position for which he he/she is certified and qualified, subject to possible restrictions elsewhere in the Agreement. C) It is expressly understood that seniority shall not accrue beyond six (6) months and increment shall not be granted while on approved leave under this provision. D) A person employed by the District to temporarily fill a position under this section shall not be considered a member of the bargaining unit. E) An employee may be granted an extended unpaid leave to care for a family member.

Extended Unpaid Leave. A) Any employee shall have the right to make written application for an unpaid leave of absence of not to exceed one (1) full year, without pay or fringe benefits benefits, except as provided under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Act, and Article 22, Section 10. A written application shall include the reason for requesting such leave and the anticipated duration of the leave. Consideration may be given by the Superintendent or his/her designee Board to leave requests under this provision for alternative career leaves. Leaves under this provision shall be granted at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designeeBoard and shall be considered at one of their regular Board meetings. B) At least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration date of the approved leave, if approved, the employee must give written notice of intent to return to their his/her position by certified mail. Failure to give such timely notice shall be deemed a voluntary resignation. An employee providing such timely notices notice shall be returned to the same position or another position for which he he/she is certified and qualified, subject to possible restrictions elsewhere in the Agreement. C) It is expressly understood that seniority shall not accrue beyond six (6) months and increment shall not be granted while on approved leave under this provision. D) A person employed by the District to temporarily fill a position under this section shall not be considered a member of the bargaining unit. E) An employee may be granted an extended unpaid leave to care for a family member.

Extended Unpaid Leave. (A) Any employee shall have the right to make written application for an unpaid leave of absence of not to exceed one (1) full year, without pay or fringe benefits except as provided under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). A written application shall include the reason for requesting such leave and the anticipated duration of the leave. Consideration may be given by the Superintendent or his/her designee Board to leave requests under this provision for alternative career leaves. Leaves under this provision shall be granted at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designeeBoard and shall be considered at one of their regular Board meetings. (B) At least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration date of the approved leave, if approved, the employee must give written notice of intent to return to their his position by certified mail. Failure to give such timely notice shall be deemed a voluntary resignation. An employee providing such timely notices notice shall be returned to the same position or another position for which he is certified and qualified, subject to possible restrictions elsewhere in the Agreement. (C) It is expressly understood that seniority shall not accrue beyond six (6) months and increment shall not be granted while on approved leave under this provision. (D) A person employed by the District to temporarily fill a position under this section shall not be considered a member of the bargaining unit. (E) An employee may be granted an extended unpaid leave to care for a family member as defined in Article 17, Section 1C. However, if the family member is suffering from a serious illness, serious injury, or requires major surgery, the unpaid leave will be granted for up to five (5) days. Extensions may be granted with approval of the Superintendent or his/her designee.