Long Duration Clause Samples

Long Duration. Employees who have worked for three (3) consecutive years shall be granted a leave of absence without compensation for up to one (1) year for personal reasons, provided the Superintendent or designee determines that such leave will not negatively affect the program of the District. Request for such a leave may be submitted at any time during the year. Step increases, sick leave, seniority, credit toward qualification for retirement pay or longevity pay, and vacation will not be earned for the period of the leave. The conditions under which a person may return from personal leave will be determined by the Superintendent or designee at the time of approval of the leave. The return to work conditions will be given to the employee in writing. The employee will be returned to their prior position except in the event a qualified substitute is not available to fill the position during the leave. An attempt will be made to return the person to the same position or one of comparable status in the event a qualified substitute is not available. An employee returning from a personal leave must work for three (3) full consecutive years before being eligible for another long duration personal leave.