WAC 132S-30-082   Applications and accounting for absences and benefits, obligations, and reimbursement.  All applications and accounting for absences will be the mutual responsibility of the individual employee and the administration, the processing of which will follow administrative channels to ensure maximum accountability and accurate personal record keeping.

     This general policy shall apply to all leaves of absence for periods of one day or more. In no instance shall a leave of absence be granted for a period in excess of one calendar year except for military service during a period of national emergency. Leave of absence for a period of less than one day shall be granted at the discretion of the chief administrative officer.

     Application for leave of absence shall be made on an appropriate form provided by the college. Applications shall require approval one week in advance of the anticipated absence. Exceptions to this requirement shall be absences which are impossible to anticipate such as bereavement or personal illness or injury. In such cases, the employee shall notify the appropriate supervisor at least one hour prior to his or her first working assignment.

     All employee benefits shall continue during the period of leave except as specifically restricted by regulations implementing this policy.

     Employees on leave of absence may be required to meet certain obligations relating to their leave status as specifically provided by regulations implementing this policy.

     Employees on leave for one quarter or more duration shall be required to notify the college at the earliest possible time of an intent to return to a full-time position. If the leave is for a year duration, such notification must be submitted to the office of academic personnel prior to the end of winter quarter during the year in which the leave is taken.

     The college shall reimburse employees on leave of absence for all travel and related living expenses only when such travel and expenses are at the convenience of the college and approved by the chief administrative officer.



[Statutory Authority: Chapters 28B.19B [28B.19 ] and 28B.50 RCW. 86-16-010 (Order 86-1), § 132S-30-082, filed 7/25/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140 and chapter 28B.19 RCW. 82-21-012 (Order 82-1), § 132S-30-082, filed 10/11/82. Formerly WAC 132S-170-020.]