General Leave Usage Sample Clauses

General Leave Usage. Department Directors are responsible for arranging leave schedules so that adequate personnel are available to carry on necessary City work. The use of general leave shall require approval of the Department Director or his/her designee. Whenever possible, general leave requests must be approved in advance of the days to be taken as general leave. The procedure for requesting the use of general leave shall be as follows:
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General Leave Usage. Request and Approval: The Police Chief is responsible for arranging leave schedules so that adequate personnel are available to carry on city work. The use of General Leave shall require approval of the Chief of Police or his/her designee and shall be governed by the current Personnel Rules dealing with leaves unless specifically covered by this Plan document. Whenever possible, General Leave requests must be approved in advance of the days to be taken as General Leave. The procedure for requesting the use of General Leave shall be as follows: A. General Leave (Non-medical): Any leave that can be reasonably forecast or anticipated such as vacation, care of children, personal business, etc. shall require prior approval of the Police Chief, or the employee’s supervisor. The time and amount of General Leave to be taken for non- medical purposes shall be determined by the Police Chief with due regard for the wishes of the employee and particular regard for the needs of the City. B. General Leave (Medical): An unscheduled absence from work due to an employee’s illness shall be referred to as General Leave for medical reasons. The Police Chief may require an employee to furnish satisfactory evidence justifying the need to be absent from work for medical reasons. The provisions of A.R. 0513 on sick leave usage shall apply to employees using General Leave for medical reasons. The Police Chief shall make the determination and final approval of unscheduled General Leave for medical reasons. C. An employee may request General Leave for an unanticipated absence from work (e.g. medical, car trouble, care of children, etc.) by notifying his/her supervisor within one (1) hour after the time set for reporting to work on the first day of such leave and as often thereafter as directed by his/her supervisor. Final approval for an unanticipated, unscheduled absence shall require Police Chief approval. Failure to request an unscheduled leave in the manner described may result in lost work time charged as leave without pay or unauthorized leave of absence. Inappropriate use of unscheduled leave may be grounds for corrective action consistent with current practice. D. Any employee who is absent from work on an unscheduled leave shall not engage in work or other activities which will inhibit his/her ability to return to work at the earliest possible time. E. Medical examination by the City’s examining physician may be requested by the Police Chief after prolonged, serious, or rep...
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Related to General Leave Usage

  • General Leave Notwithstanding any provision for leave in this Agreement, the Employer may grant a leave of absence without pay to an employee requesting leave for an emergency or other unusual circumstances. A leave of absence may also be granted for any other reason in which case approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. All requests and approvals for leave shall be in writing. Upon request, the Employer will give reasons orally for withholding approval.

  • Annual Leave Loading During a period of annual leave an employee will receive a loading of 17.5 per cent calculated on the employee’s normal hourly rate of pay and the daily fares allowance if applicable. The loading will also apply to proportionate leave on lawful termination.

  • Sick Leave Usage 1. Sick leave may be used by an employee when sick, injured, or quarantined. Also sick leave may be used on the occasion of an illness in the employee's family, where a need can be shown. 2. In computing compensation payable for sick leave, the compensation paid shall be the amount the employee would earn during the sick leave period if working at their current rate of pay and work schedule without the inclusion of overtime earnings.