LEAVES OF ABSENCE
MILITARY LEAVES OF ABSENCE:
An employee who voluntarily or involuntarily enters into the Armed Forces is entitled to a leave of absence
for the anticipated length of enlistment. The employee upon discharge is entitled to reinstatement to his or
her previous position or a position of like status. Employees called to serve in the National Guard or Armed
Forces Reserve are entitled fo seventeen (17) consecutive days of paid leave of absence per Federal fiscal
year (October 1% through September 30) The employee will be required to submit verification of leave
orders as evidence of the amount of pay received. A decision was made to treat all reservists equally, and
"any reservist called into active duty will be eligible for the following benefits:
A. Compensation Guidelines: The City will pay the difference of whatever military compensation is
paid to each reservist, provided it does not exceed 100% of one’s monthly employment
compensation, during all succeeding months up to five years that the employee may be on active
duty. This includes weekend training, annual training, and active duty. Compensation will be made
on a weekly basis.
B. Health & Dental Insurance Premiums: The City and the employee will continue to pay their
respective share of health and dental insurance premiums associated with their respective plans
up to five years, if employee chooses.
C. Seniority Rights: The employee will maintain seniority rights up to a maximum oi five years.
D. NH Retirement System:
—. 1-lfamember leaves NHRS- covered employment to enter directly into the United States Armed
Forces and returns to NHRS- covered employment within one year following termination of active
military duty, a member may receive credit for up to three years at no cost.
F. 2- The City and the employee will continue to pay their respective share to the employee's
retirement plan if necessary.
G. Accrual of Vacation Leave: The employee will continue to accumulate all vacation and sick time
on a monthly basis as set forth by the CBA,
H. Reporting Back to Work/Discharges: Employees will be required to report back to work in
accordance with USERRA: Section 4312 (e}. Anyone discharged under the provisions of
USERRA: Section 4304 will be disqualified from receiving all ihe above stated benefits,
|. Re-Employment Benefits: Employees will be entitled to re-employment benefits in accordance
with the provisions of USERRA: Section 4312 and 4313.
Agreed to:
Nashua Police Supervisor’s Association: Nashua Police Commission:
Date:
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