Those on unpaid leave receive no service credit and the service date is adjusted one month forward for every 173 hours accumulated in a 12-month period, except those on military leave, voluntary furlough, or while waiting for retention rights. Probationary and trial service periods are extended by the number of days on unpaid leave and may be extended for periods of paid leave. To be eligible for this leave, employees must have one year of service and an application must be submitted through the agency within 30 days from when the absence begins. Voluntary Furlough is a type of unpaid absence granted for up to 72 work days per fiscal year when a department director declares a budget deficit in personal services. The employee may request such absence to avoid more serious position reduction or abolishment.
Employees earn only sick and annual leave and continue to receive service credit.
Such service is time on the payroll, regardless of employee type, and need not be consecutive time. If the employee has worked full time, up to 520 hours per fiscal year will be granted. Any extension of leave beyond the amount entitled to is not FML and is subject to other provisions in these chapters. The use of more FML than is needed is not permitted. In the case of a serious health condition and when medically necessary, FML can be used on an intermittent basis or with a reduced work schedule.