A. GENERAL LEAVES WITH AND WITHOUT PAY
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NSF may apply for leaves for illness, injury, personal
emergency, childbearing leave, vacation leave, military leave,
jury duty, witness leave, governmental service leave, leaves to
attend professional meetings, and other leaves with and without
pay. Descriptions of these leaves and the eligibility criteria
for them are attached as Appendix C of this MOU. The UC AFT further
understands and agrees that the University may at its option during
the term of this MOU make changes in leave policy. If the University
does so, such changes will apply to eligible NSF to the same extent
as they apply to other academic employees. The University shall,
if feasible, provide the UC AFT with at least thirty (30) calendar
days advance notice of changes in leave policy. The parties agree
to make reasonable efforts to meet in advance of implementation
to discuss any changes; failure to meet will not affect the implementation
of any changes. Any alterations proposed by the University which
affect only NSF shall be subject to meet and confer with respect
to the proposed changes before implementation of said changes.
[1]
Whenever possible, NSF on leave agree to assist and consult with
colleagues who, with the approval of the department chair, are
able and willing to carry on the duties which the NSF is unable
to perform while on leave.
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2. |
NSF shall be advised in writing of the reason(s) for denial
of a leave request, and the reasons shall not be capricious or
unreasonable.
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3. |
No NSF shall be denied reappointment, promotion or merit increase
as a result of application for, or receipt of, requested leaves.
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4. |
No NSF shall have his or her duties unreasonably
modified upon return from leave. [2]
The NSF, whenever possible, agrees to consult with and assist
the department chair in the determination of the reassignment.
For the purpose of review for reappointment the following provision
shall apply:
For NSF not on continuing appointments who have been granted
child bearing leave, parental leave, or active service modified
duties,
[3] for at least one quarter/semester, the time need not be
counted towards years of service as defined in Article 7. a. 5.
And Article 7. b. 2., at the request of the NSF. [4]
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5. |
No leave will be for a period beyond the ending date of appointment.
[5,
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6. |
A paid leave of absence shall not be granted at a percentage
of time greater than that of the appointment. [7]
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7. |
A NSF on an approved leave of absence without
pay may elect to continue University provided benefits in accordance
with the University's benefits regulations. A NSF who so elects
must make arrangements with the University, prior to commencement
of the leave, to pay the entire premium amount her/himself. [8]
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8. |
If the eligible NSF is on leave without pay more than half
a calendar month, sick leave, vacation, seniority credit and retirement
credit do not accrue.
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The University, at its sole discretion, may place an individual
on administrative leave with pay. The University will communicate
the reason for the administrative leave to the NSF as soon as
feasible. If the administrative leave lasts longer than twenty-one
(21) days, a written explanation of the intent, reason for, and
expected duration of the leave will be provided no later than
the twenty-first day. [9]
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The University shall not retaliate against NSF as a result
of their requesting or being granted leave under this article.
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