Following a military leave of absence, the employee shall return, within thirty days of the request of re-employment, to the same or similar position regardless of the employee's civil service status or the existence of an eligibility list. Following a military leave of absence, the University shall reinstate the employee and the employee shall receive all salary benefits or other advancements accruing to the position during the military leave of absence. This rule does not apply to any employee who, by re-enlisting or extending active duty beyond the commission, displays an intent to remain on extended active duty in the armed services of the United States. Any employee who is appearing before a court or other legally constituted body in a matter in which the employee is a party may be granted vacation time or leave of absence without pay. The University shall grant medical leave only upon the presentation of evidence as to the probable date on which the employee will return to work.
Employees are eligible for up to six months of medical leave during a rolling twelve month period.
This provision does not preclude the granting of a disability separation if a date for return to work cannot be stated by the employee. An employee on disability separation shall be reinstated to the same or similar position within thirty days after a written application for reinstatement. Such application for reinstatement shall be filed within three years from the date of separation. A complete reinstatement application must include a certificate from a licensed practitioner designated by the University who has examined and verified that the employee has recovered from the disability. The University shall pay for the examination.