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PDA 15. Leaves of Absence

2015-03-23
In PDA 15. Leaves of Absence

PDA 15.10 Bereavement Leave

The County will provide up to twenty-four (24) hours paid bereavement leave upon the death of an employee’s parent, spouse, domestic partner, child (including through miscarriage or stillbirth), step-child, sibling, sibling-in-law, mother-in-law, father-in-law, grandparent, grandparent-in-law or grandchild. In addition, employees may utilize accrued sick leave pursuant to Section 14.2, subsection (4).Read More →

2015-03-23
In PDA 15. Leaves of Absence

PDA 15.09 Educational Leave of Absence With Pay

Educational leave of absence with pay may be granted to employees under the conditions specified in this Section.  In order to be granted educational leave of absence with pay an employee must submit on the prescribed form a request to the appointing authority contain­ing all information required to evaluate the request. The County may, after approval of an employee’s application, grant leave of absence with pay for a maximum of sixty-five (65) working days during any fifty-two (52) biweekly pay periods for the purpose of attending a formal training or educational course of study.  Eligibility for such leaves will be limited to employees with atRead More →

2015-03-23
In PDA 15. Leaves of Absence

PDA 15.08 Absence Without Leave

Refusal of Leave or Failure to Return After Leave:  Failure to report for duty after a leave of absence request has been disapproved, revoked, or canceled by the appointing authority, or at the expiration of a leave, shall be considered an absence without leave. Absence Without Leave: Absence from duty without leave for any length of time without an explanation satisfactory to the appointing authority is cause for dismissal.  Absence without leave for four (4) or more consecutive days without an explana­tion satisfactory to the appointing authority shall be deemed a tender of resignation.  If within thirty (30) days after the first day of absenceRead More →

2015-03-23
In PDA 15. Leaves of Absence

PDA 15.07 Absence Due to Required Attendance in Court

With the department head’s approval, an employee shall be permitted authorized absence from duty for appearance in Court because of jury service, in obedience to subpoena related to the employee’s San Mateo County employment, or as directed by the proper authority, in accordance with the following provisions: Absence from duty will be with full pay to a maximum of eight (8) hours for each day the employee serves on the jury or testifies as a witness in a criminal case, other than as a defendant, including necessary travel time. As a condition of receiving such full pay, the employee must, within fifteen (15) days ofRead More →

2015-03-23
In PDA 15. Leaves of Absence

PDA 15.06 Military Leaves of Absence

The provisions of state and federal law shall govern military leave of County employees.Read More →

2015-03-23
In PDA 15. Leaves of Absence

PDA 15.05 Leave of Absence Without Pay

Granting of Leaves of Absence Without Pay:  An appointing authority may grant leaves of absence without pay for personal reasons up to a maximum of two (2) biweekly pay periods. Leaves of Absence Without Pay for Non-Job Incurred Illness or Injury: Leaves of absence on account of illness or injury which are not job incurred may be granted for a maximum of twenty-six (26) full biweekly pay periods encompassing use of accrued paid leave and approved unpaid leave once accrued leave is exhausted, except as required by law. This includes disabilities caused or contributed to by pregnancy, miscarriage, abortion, childbirth, and recovery therefrom.  All accruedRead More →

2015-03-23
In PDA 15. Leaves of Absence

PDA 15.04 Job Incurred Disability Leave

A. Job Incurred Disability Leave With Pay Definition: Disability leave with pay is an employee’s absence from duty with pay because of disability caused by illness or injury arising out of and in the course of employment which has been declared to be compensable under the Workers’ Compensation Law.  Only permanent or probationary employees occupying permanent positions are eligible for disability leave with pay. Payment: Payment of disability leave shall be at the base pay of the employee and shall be reduced by the amount of temporary disability indemnity received pursuant to Workers’ Compensation Law. Application for and Approval of Job Incurred Disability Leave WithRead More →

2015-03-23
In PDA 15. Leaves of Absence

PDA 15.03 Seniority Rights and Salary Adjustments

Authorized absence without pay which exceeds twenty-eight (28) consecutive calendar days, for:  (1) a leave of absence for personal reasons; (2) a leave of absence on account of illness or injury not compensated through Worker’s Compensation benefits; or (3) a leave of absence to fill an unexpired term in an elective office shall not be included in determining salary adjustment rights, or any seniority rights based on length of employment.Read More →

2015-03-23
In PDA 15. Leaves of Absence

PDA 15.02 Benefit Entitlement

To the extent consistent with applicable local, state and federal laws, employees on leaves of absence without pay in excess of two (2) biweekly pay periods shall not be entitled to payment of the County’s portion of the premiums for their health, dental, life, or long term salary continuation insurance, except as provided hereinafter or in accordance with legal requirements.  The entitlement to payment of the County’s portion of the premiums shall end on the last day of two (2) full biweekly pay periods in which the employee was absent.  An employee who is granted a leave of absence without pay for reasons of theRead More →

2015-03-23
In PDA 15. Leaves of Absence

PDA 15.01 General

Employees shall not be entitled to leaves of absence as a matter of right, but only in accordance with the provisions of law and this code. Unless otherwise provided, the granting of a leave of absence also grants to the employee the right to return to a position in the same class, or equivalent class in the same department, as held at the time the leave was granted. The granting of any leave of absence shall be based on the presumption that the employee intends to return to work upon the expiration of the leave.  However, if a disability retirement application has been filed withRead More →


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