Common use of Request for Leave for Unanticipated Absence Clause in Contracts

Request for Leave for Unanticipated Absence. An employee may request leave for an unanticipated absence prior to the commencement of the employee’s work shift. A leave request for an unanticipated absence should be made: A. Prior to 2100 Hours of the day preceding the start of the employee’s scheduled work shift; or B. Between 0615 and 0630 Hours immediately before the start of the employee’s scheduled work shift. If necessary due to an emergency, an employee may make a leave request during the hours of 2100 to 0615 Hours. An employee requesting a leave of absence should be sensitive to the operational needs of the on-duty crew, including their need to maximize sleep opportunities during night-time hours.