Common use of Filing Applications Clause in Contracts

Filing Applications. Employees who· are absent for the entire posting period of a vacancy due to vacation, approved sick leave, or approved leave of absence, and are interested in applying for a vacancy, shall, prior to beginning such leave, give written notification to the Director that they wish to be considered along with other applicants on the basis of the criteria set forth in Section 15.4 herein. In the event of a bona fide emergency where the employee is unable to submit such notification prior to leaving, the Employer will accept the notification provided it is received within five (5) work days following the effective date of the leave. The Employer shall contact such employees for the purpose of soliciting additional application data from such employees or a waiver from the employee for that posting. An employee must be available to assume the duties of the position within thirty (30) days of notification of their selection.