An employee who has been granted long term leave without pay may, by written request, have the approved leave amended in order to work temporarily in another position. Such written request should be sent to the Personnel Services Section and is contingent upon Board approval. An employee who wishes to return early from long term leave without pay must make such a request in writing to their supervisor. Early return from long term leave is at the discretion of the supervisor. The supervisor must complete and submit a Personnel Action Form to return an employee from leave and back to pay status.
Long term leave without pay is limited to two years within a five-year period.
While on unpaid leave an employee is not entitled to receive board contributions to health insurance. An employee may continue this benefit by paying their portion and the board's portion of the premium on a monthly basis in advance of the month due, paid at the Benefits Enrollment Office. While on unpaid leave employees do not earn sick leave, annual leave or receive paid holidays. Failure of the employee to meet this requirement may cause the employee to be considered to have abandoned their position and subject to dismissal. B. Special Provisions - Health Insurance 1.