USE OF PAID TIME OFF AND SCHEDULING. Employees shall be eligible to take paid leave in one-hour (1) increments after their initial probationary period. Employees must submit leave requests for vacation time off in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to the date of vacation requested. In the event that too many employees request paid leave for the same time period, and the Employer cannot ensure safe client coverage, leave approvals shall be granted by seniority within the office to which the employee is primarily assigned. PTO may also be used for absence due to the illness in the immediate family, once notification to the Employer is given. Supervisors will make reasonable efforts to communicate about whether leave has been approved, disapproved or otherwise respond within seven (7) calendar days of the leave request is submitted by an employee.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
USE OF PAID TIME OFF AND SCHEDULING. Employees shall be eligible to take paid leave in one-hour (1) increments after their initial probationary period. Employees must submit leave requests for vacation time off in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to the date of vacation requested. In the event that too many employees request paid leave for the same time period, and the Employer cannot ensure safe client coverage, leave approvals shall be granted by seniority within the office to which the employee is primarily assigned. PTO may also be used for absence due to the illness in the immediate family, once notification to the Employer is given. Supervisors will make reasonable efforts to communicate about whether leave has been approved, disapproved or otherwise respond within seven (7) calendar days of the leave request is submitted by an employee.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement