The College may require subsequent recertification on a reasonable basis. Employees taking such leave may use any combination of sick leave, annual leave, personal leave, or leave without pay up to the 12-month leave limit. An employee may be required to provide a doctor's statement verifying the continued medical treatment of the illness as defined above. Applicants shall submit one month advance notice, where possible, prior to the requested beginning date. The application should include the expected length of leave.
Benefits remain intact while employees are on paid sick leave, annual leave, or personal leave.
At the point that employees take leave without pay, benefits continue under the same terms and conditions as when they were on the job, for the first 12 weeks. Employees may then make arrangements to continue benefits at their own expense.