The potential benefit is up to six-months of qualified absence beginning before the next enrollment date. Total time available for award at any time is limited by total time then available in the pool. These guidelines establish a reasonable, self-funded, easily administered benefit for eligible employees who voluntarily elect to participate. Enrollment will be accomplished by completing an enrollment agreement form designated by Comptroller. All employees who made a 'formula' contribution to the Temporary Sick Leave Bank in December 1999 will participate in this Sick Leave Bank, without additional assignment of sick leave for the 1 st year of the Bank's operation, from the initial enrollment date until the second annual enrollment date.
Enrollment is subject to renewal annually.
Initial enrollment or re-enrollment after a one year interruption is available to employees with a minimum of 20 accumulated sick days on their anniversary. Qualifying absences chargeable to the Sick Leave Bank are for an employee's own serious illness or injury only. Sick Leave Bank absences may overlap or run concurrently with an employee's leave entitlement under the Family Medical Leave Act. Employee must have elected or reelected participation on the most recent enrollment date. Participation renewal is not immediately required for an employee absent on Sick Leave Pool on the annual enrollment date.