Medical Leaves of Absence. When recommended by an employee's personal physician in writing, a medical leave of absence for a three (3) month period will be granted by the Sheriff. Such leave may be extended for a like three (3) month period or shorter period, within the sole discretion of the Sheriff, up to a maximum of one (1) year. Such extension, if granted, shall be based upon the written certification by the employee's physician that the continued illness or disability precludes the employee from working and the continuation of the leave of absence is necessary. Such leave, up to a maximum of three (3) months, if granted, will be allowed and credited as continuous county service, i.e. seniority continues for the three (3) months only. The employee shall be entitled to his former position or a position for which he is able and capable of performing upon return to work. A medical leave of absence shall be without pay and other fringe benefits, except an employee may use his accumulated sick leave time and accumulated vacation time to avoid loss of wages during such leave.
Medical Leaves of Absence. A Medical Leave of Absence, granted under this section, is the period(s) an eligible employee is granted leave from work for medical reasons in accordance with Section C.1, - Eligibility for a Medical Leave of Absence, below. This leave includes the combined use of accrued sick leave and the medical leave of absence without pay in accordance with the provisions of this Article and Article 38 -
Medical Leaves of Absence. (excluding pregnancy related disability). Regular Nurses who have passed the trial period who are not eligible for State and Federal Family and Medical Leave are eligible to apply for medical leave.
Medical Leaves of Absence. When an employee continues to be absent from work due to an illness or injury after having used up his/her sick leave credit, he/she must apply for an unpaid sick leave of absence. Upon departmental approval of the unpaid sick leave of absence, he/she shall be removed from the payroll until he/she returns to work. If he/she does not return to work within twelve (12) consecutive months after he/she has been placed in a non-pay status, his/her seniority shall terminate. If, however, an employee is separated from his/her employment as provided in this subsection because of his/her absence from work due to a disability covered by worker’s compensation, his/her seniority shall be frozen as of the date of his/her separation. If and when such employee is reinstated within thirty (30) days following the cessation of such disability presenting medical evidence of his/her physical ability to perform the necessary work, such employee shall be entitled to exercise the amount of seniority he/she had acquired prior to his/her separation to obtain a job within the bargaining unit, in accordance with the seniority provisions then in effect, which job he/she has the seniority and the then-present ability to satisfactorily perform. Meaningful consideration will be given to an employee who applies for reinstatement under this Subsection.
Medical Leaves of Absence. Medical leaves of absence will be administered in accordance with established district policies, which will comply, at a minimum, with federal and state mandates.
Medical Leaves of Absence. Certain leaves for non-medical reasons are available to eligible employees upon request and approval from the Department of Human Resources.
Medical Leaves of Absence. 16-4-1 Certain employees are eligible for benefits under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). An employee who is taking FMLA leave because of the employee’s own serious health condition or the serious health condition of a family member must use all paid sick, personal and vacation leave (in that order) prior to being eligible for unpaid leave. Paid leave runs concurrently with and does not extend the duration of the leave.
Medical Leaves of Absence. Upon depletion of accrued sick leave credits, an employee upon request shall be granted a leave of absence for personal illness, injury or temporary disability necessitating his/her absence from work if that employee is in satisfactory employment status. This guarantee shall only apply when the employee has had less than six (6) months medical leave of absence within the preceding five
Medical Leaves of Absence. Upon depletion of accrued sick leave, an employee, 12 upon request, shall be granted a leave of absence including necessary extensions for
Medical Leaves of Absence. 16-4-1 Same as Master Agreement (must meet requirements of FMLA to qualify) 16-4-2 Same as Master Agreement 16-4-3 Available Medical Leave Types:
