Common use of Religious Observance Leave Clause in Contracts

Religious Observance Leave. 23.28 Where there is a conflict between an Employee’s scheduled work and the Employee’s observance of spiritual, cultural, or holy days consistent with their religious beliefs, the Employee, in consultation with their Employment Supervisor, shall be allowed to reschedule their work. If the work cannot be rescheduled, the Employee will suffer no loss of pay. The Employee will inform their Employment Supervisor of the day of observance at the time of their appointment and to the extent that the day of observance affects students. They will inform students of any change in schedule either at the start of the Academic Term or no later than thirty (30) Calendar Days before the date. Reservist Leave