Common use of Extension of Assignments Clause in Contracts

Extension of Assignments. Upon completion of the standard fourteen (14) day assignment, an employee may request an extension of up to seven (7) days upon the approval of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Assignment may be extended up to an additional seven (7) days beyond the twenty-one (21) day period at the request of the employee, and approval of the Superintendent or his/her designee. However, if the employee is to remain on the fire assignment, the employee must immediately be scheduled two (2) days off using accrued leave (except sick leave), or at the employee’s option, unpaid leave, prior to the twenty-second (22nd) day of the work assignment. Days off will be away from the fire camp with transportation provided back to the Institution by the Agency. The decision where to take the mandatory days off will be made between the employee and the Superintendent or his/her designee with the intention that the employee’s first (1st) option will be returning home. In unusual circumstances where events and/or situations require the employee to remain geographically proximal to the fire assignment, lodging and per diem will be provided by the Agency.