Common use of Authorized Leave of Absence Without Pay Clause in Contracts

Authorized Leave of Absence Without Pay. The Department/Agency head, or his designee, may grant an employee a leave of absence or an extension of a leave of absence upon written request filed by the employee. The written request shall include a detailed statement of the reason for the requested leave and if the absence is caused by illness, shall be accompanied by substantiating proof of such illness. A copy of the approved written request shall be placed into the employee's personnel file. No leave of absence for a period longer than three (3) months, except one granted because of illness as evidenced by the certificate of a physician and approved by the Appointing Authority, shall be granted pursuant to this section without the prior approval of the Appointing Authority. If an employee shall fail to return to his/her position upon completion of the period for which a leave of absence has been granted, the Appointing Authority shall, within fourteen (14) days after the completion of such period, give notice that his/her employment is considered to be terminated. A. Pursuant to the Family and Medical Leave Act, 29 U.S.C. 2611 et seq., and accompanying regulations, 29 C.F.R. Part 825, the employer may request medical certification after the leave commences if the employer later has reason to question the appropriateness of the leave or its duration. Said certification shall be in accordance with Section 1.K.2 of this Article.

Authorized Leave of Absence Without Pay. The Department/Agency head, or his designee, may grant an employee a leave of absence or an extension of a leave of absence upon written request filed by the employee. The written request shall include a detailed statement of the reason for the requested leave and if the absence is caused by illness, shall be accompanied by substantiating proof of such illness. A copy of the approved written request shall be placed into the employee's personnel file. No leave of absence for a period longer than three (3) months, except one granted because of illness as evidenced by the certificate of a physician and approved by the Appointing Authorityappointing authority, shall be granted pursuant to this section without the prior approval of the Appointing Authority. If an employee shall fail to return to his/her position upon completion of the period for which a leave of absence has been granted, the Appointing Authority appointing authority shall, within fourteen (14) days after the completion of such period, give notice that his/her employment is considered to be terminated. A. Pursuant to the Family and Medical Leave Act, 29 U.S.C. 2611 et seq., and accompanying regulations, 29 C.F.R. Part 825, the employer may request medical certification after the leave commences if the employer later has reason to question the appropriateness of the leave or its duration. Said certification shall be in accordance with Section 1.K.2 Section1.K.2 of this Article.