Disability Leave Separation. If an employee becomes unable to perform the essential functions of his/her position and is not on a paid sick leave, and has exhausted other paid leave and/or vacation leave, the employee may be given a disability leave and/or separation.
Disability Leave Separation. Section 33.1 A physically incapacitated employee, who has exhausted all of his accumulated sick leave and all other paid leaves, may request an unpaid disability leave of up to one (1) year (12 months) only if he can present evidence as to the probable date on which he will be able to return to the same or similar position within a one (1) year (12 month) period. The request must be submitted in writing to the Superintendent, prior to the beginning of the leave, with a copy of a physician’s statement attached supporting the medical necessity for such leave. An extension of this unpaid disability leave may be requested by the employee for up to an additional one (1) year (12 month) period under the same provisions as are required for the first leave request. If the employee’s medical condition could possibly extend beyond a twelve (12) month period whereas he is unable to perform his job responsibilities, it is recommended that he contact the State Teachers Retirement System or the Public Employees Retirement System so as to be made aware of his eligibility rights under the pertinent systems disability program.
Disability Leave Separation
