F. The training requirements under Paragraph B above will be waived if
the employee has previously met the standards for the training scheduled during
the requested leave period.
Article 24A - EXTENDED LEAVES OF ABSENCE
A. Anemployee may apply for an unpaid extended leave of absence for
the following purposes: to care for a sick or injured member of the employee’s
immediate family as defined in Article 23, Paragraph A; to participate in an
educational opportunity of the employee related to Nashua Fire Rescue operations;
due to the relocation of a spouse, or other similar circumstances as determined by
the Board of Fire Commissioners.
B. Applications for leaves of absence shall be approved or disapproved
by the Board of Fire Commissioners. The Board of Fire Commissioners will not
approve applications for leave of absence for the purpose of allowing or permitting
an employee to obtain and/or engage in employment with another employer or for
purposes of self-employment. Applications for leaves of absence will not be
granted when granting such leaves will negatively impact the Nashua Fire Rescue
operations. The Board of Fire Commissioners may consider the cost to the Nashua
Fire Rescue of granting such leave.
C. During an unpaid leave of absence, the Board shall continue to pay his
portion of health, dental and life insurance premiums for up to ninety (90) days per
granted request. Employees who are on such leave shall continue to pay their
portion of the premiums during that period and thereafter shall pay 100% of the
cost to continue coverage.
D. Leaves of absence shall not exceed ninety (90) days for any single
request. Employees may submit consecutive or non-consecutive requests for leaves
of absence not to exceed the ninety (90) day cap for any single request.
Article 25 - LONGEVITY BONUS PAY
A. — Regular full-time employees who have been employed by the City for
seven or more years, on an uninterrupted basis except by reason of lay-off or
approved leave of absence, will receive a longevity payment during the last pay
period in November, for the current calendar year, based on their length of service
as of November 22nd, as follows:
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