Article 15
Unpaid Leave
A request for a leave of absence without pay must be submitted in writing to the Library Director.
Leaves up to one month may be granted by the Library Director; all leaves requested exceeding one
month, accompanied by the recommendation of the Library Director, must be submitted for
approval to the Board.
The Board, uponthe recommendation of the Library Director, and in its sole discretion, may grant a
maximum of ene—-yearsix months leave of absence without pay for personal reasons to any
emp loy ee.
During an unpaid leave of absence, the Board shall continue to pay its portion of health, dental and
life insurance premiums for up to s&<-(6)4nexnths 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 employ ees 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 Hamp shire.
In the event an employ ee is injured on the job and is collecting workers' compensation, the Board
agrees to:
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