During an unpaid leave of absence, the Board shall continue to pay its portion of health, dental and
life insurance premiums for up to 120 days. Employees who are on such leave shall continue to
pay their portion of the premiums during that period, and thereafter shall pay one hundred percent
(100%) of the cost to continue coverage.
Payment of group insurance premiums during an unpaid leave of absence must be arranged in
advance with the Human Resource and Insurance Department of the City of Nashua.
Article 16
Family and Medical Leave Act
The Board shall approve leave in accordance with the provisions of the Family and Medical Leave
Act of 1993; however, any such leave shall be taken on a paid leave basis pursuant to the provisions
of Article 14A of this Agreement first, with any remaining leave to be taken on an unpaid basis
pursuant to the provisions of Article 15 of this Agreement. Family And Medical Leave Act leave
shall not exceed three (3) months in any twelve-month period.
Article 17
Jury Duty Pay
All employees covered under this agreement who are required to serve as a juror or are subpoenaed
for court appearances are granted leave with pay, less the compensation received for such service.
Article 18
Workers' Compensation
Workers' compensation shall be provided by the Board with coverage as specified in legislation of
the State of New Hampshire.
In the event an employee is injured on the job and is collecting workers’ compensation, the Board
agrees to:
1. continue to accumulate all benefits during the period in which the employee is out
on Workers’ Compensation, up to six (6) months from the date of injury.
An employee injured while on the job and absent because of such injury shall be paid by the Board
for the full day which the injury occurred.
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