Common use of Leave Administration Clause in Contracts

Leave Administration. 1. An employee shall, at the earliest practicable time, give the Employer notice of his/her desire to be granted a leave so that the Employer will have the maximum time to provide for the employee's absence. A leave for elective health care, civic responsibilities, jury duty, or Association leave, shall be requested at least seven (7) work days prior to the requested leave date, except that a shorter notice may be permitted because of unforeseeable circumstances. The Employer shall ordinarily respond within three (3) work days, unless Board action is required. 2. The Employer shall have the right to have an employee examined by a physician of its choice at the sole expense of the Employer in those cases where an employee's physical or mental state is in question. 3. An employee who becomes President of the Michigan Education Association may be given leave of absence for a period of not more than three (3) school years for the purpose of performing duties for that Association in accordance with Article 10, D, 1. 4. The Employer may, at its discretion, grant a leave of absence to any employee to campaign for his/her own election to or to serve in public office in accordance with Article 10, D. 1. 5. An employee who is on an approved leave of absence for fifty percent (50%) or more of any semester will not advance on the salary schedule for that semester. 6. An employee shall not lose sick days, personal days, or experience a reduction in pay on days when attendance is not required by the Employer due to inclement weather.