2.0 Policy Leave of Absence Without Pay may be granted in accordance with the procedures and for the reasons outlined below. While on LWOP, an employee is not eligible for annual or sick leave accrual, holidays, court leave, military training leave, etc.
Absence exceeding an entire biweekly pay period is considered to be extended.
A physician's statement, outlining the requirement for an estimated period of the absence must be attached to the PAR authorizing the leave. Any extension of the absence must also be supported by a physician's statement. If the Personal LWOP exceeds one biweekly pay period, a written request must be submitted in advance through appropriate administrative channels to the MCG President for approval. A copy of the approval must be attached to the PAR authorizing leave. If Personal LWOP exceeds 14 days, the employee must pay the total cost of all Health and Life insurance that is in effect after the initial 14 day period of absence.