R477-7-13. Leave Without Pay

(1) An employee shall apply in writing to management and receive management's approval before taking leave without pay. (2) Management may not grant leave without pay unless the employee is expected to return to work. (3) Management may deny a request for leave without pay when documentation from one or more qualified healthcare providers clearly establishes that the employee has a permanent condition preventing the employee from returning to the last held regular position unless by state or federal law requires the leave to be granted. (4) An employee who receives no compensation for a complete pay period shall be responsible for payment of the full premium of state provided benefits. (5) Management shall place an employee who returns to work on or before the expiration of leave without pay in a position with comparable pay and seniority to the previously held position. (6) Upon request, an employee who is granted this leave shall provide a monthly return to work status update to the employee's supervisor.