Common use of Absence Clause in Contracts

Absence. 17.01 Where practicable, a leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority or benefits may be granted at the discretion of the Company to a four (4) consecutive week period, on a request from the employee. 17.02 All requests for leave of absence, (including, leave for Union Educational programs), shall be submitted in writing by the employee to his ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or his designated alternate for authorization at least five (5) days prior to the commencement of such leave, (except, in the case of emergency) and shall be responded to by the Company in writing, within five (5) days of receipt of such written request. Any request for Union leave will not be unreasonably denied.

Absence. 17.01 Where practicable, a leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority or benefits may be granted at the discretion of the Company to a four (4) consecutive week period, on a request from the employee. 17.02 All requests for leave of absence, (including, leave for Union Educational programs), shall be submitted in writing by the employee to his ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or his designated alternate for authorization at least five (5) days prior to the commencement of such leave, (except, in the case of emergency) and shall be responded to by the Company in writing, within five (5) days of receipt of such written request. Any request for Union leave will not be unreasonably denied.. 39