Common use of Extended Military Leave Clause in Contracts

Extended Military Leave. Extended military leave is defined as more than two (2) consecutive weeks. The Town of Goffstown follows the federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, as amended. Any reservist or member of the National Guard who is returning from active duty lasting 5 years or less, unless otherwise exempt from the five-year limitation, shall be guaranteed a position equivalent to the position that the employee vacated to perform the active duty. The Town of Goffstown may ensure that an employee called to active duty shall not suffer a wage loss during their period of involuntary active military duty. As such, the employee may request differential pay from the Town provided that proof of military wages is presented. The Town may authorize the continued payment of wages amounting to the difference between the employee’s total military pay rate and their current straight time pay rate, at the time of duty, for up to 6 months. The Department Head may authorize an extension of this differential pay with the approval of the Select Board. For employees currently enrolled in the Town’s group insurance plans, the Town may continue to provide the same insurance coverage to the employee, spouse and/or family for up to 6 months. The employee shall have their premium cost-share deducted from their pay differential, or shall coordinate repayment of their premium cost-share upon return from active duty, if they are not eligible for a pay differential while on active duty. If an employee is required to terminate his/her employment due to a disabling illness, injury, or death, no premium cost-share will be due to the Town. The Department Head may authorize an extension of this continued health insurance with the approval of the Select Board. Vacation and sick time will not accrue during an extended military leave of absence. Any accrued vacation and sick time will be frozen during the military leave of absence and monthly accruals will be reinstated upon returning to work for the Town of Goffstown. Employees who voluntarily leave the Town’s employ to enlist into full-time active uniformed services are not eligible to receive the pay differential or continued insurance coverage, other than the required COBRA benefits.

Extended Military Leave. Extended military leave is defined as more than two (2) consecutive weeks. The Town of Goffstown follows the federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, as amended. Any reservist or member of the National Guard who is returning from active duty lasting 5 years or less, unless otherwise exempt from the five-year limitation, shall be guaranteed a position equivalent to the position that the employee vacated to perform the active duty. The Town of Goffstown may ensure that an employee called to active duty shall not suffer a wage loss during their period of involuntary active military duty. As such, the employee may request differential pay from the Town provided that proof of military wages is presented. The Town may authorize the continued payment of wages amounting to the difference between the employee’s total military pay rate and their current straight time pay rate, at the time of duty, for up to 6 months. The Department Head may authorize an extension of this differential pay with the approval of the Select Board. For employees currently enrolled in the Town’s group insurance plans, the Town may continue to provide the same insurance coverage to the employee, spouse and/or family for up to 6 months. The employee shall have their premium cost-share deducted from their pay differential, differential or shall coordinate repayment of their premium cost-share upon return from active duty, if they are not eligible for a pay differential while on active duty. If an employee is required to terminate his/her employment due to a disabling illness, injury, or death, no premium cost-share will be due to the Town. The Department Head may authorize an extension of this continued health insurance with the approval of the Select Board. Vacation and sick time will not accrue during an extended military leave of absence. Any accrued vacation and sick time will be frozen during the military leave of absence and monthly accruals will be reinstated upon returning to work for the Town of Goffstown. Employees who voluntarily leave the Town’s employ to enlist into full-time active uniformed services are not eligible to receive the pay differential or continued insurance coverage, other than the required COBRA benefits.