Failure to apply within this time frame eliminates re-employment benefits. The returning employee will be offered a job of similar seniority, status and pay at the university. The salary of the returning employee will reflect any pay increases granted during the time the employee was on military leave of absence. TIME Accrued and unused vacation time can be requested by the employee at the time military leave begins. The time spent on active military duty will be counted as service with the university for accrual of vacation benefits.
Sick time accrues during the military leave of absence.
Sick time accumulated before the military leave begins will be held on account and credited to the employee upon his or her return to work at the university.