3.1. 1 Time off for Marriage, Civil Union or Commitment Ceremony for Same-Sex Partners
Policy Section: Leaves of Absence
Policy Number and Title: 3.1.1 Time off for Marriage, Civil Union or Commitment Ceremony for Same-Sex Partners
Applicable to: All Biweekly–paid Employees
Effective Date: February 19, 2007
Policy Description
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Employees may take one of the following days as leave with pay for marriage, civil union or for commitment ceremony for same–sex partners:
- the last working day before the day of marriage, civil union or the commitment ceremony for same-sex partners;
- the day of marriage, civil union or the commitment ceremony for same–sex partners;
- the first working day after the day of marriage, civil union or the commitment ceremony for same-sex partners.
With supervisory approval, additional time may be taken and charged to vacation, optional holidays, time off for compelling reasons or leave without pay.
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Procedures
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Employee
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At least two weeks prior to the marriage, civil union or commitment ceremony, talks with supervisor about the day to be taken and about any additional days off which the employee wishes to take.
Notifies the Office of Human Resources of marriage, civil union or commitment ceremony and makes any changes desired regarding medical and life insurance policies, payroll forms and personal data such as new name and address, if applicable. For general information and about how to obtain benefits for same –sex couples who have civil unions or domestic partnerships, please refer to website regarding Same–sex Domestic Partnerships.
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Supervisor
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If an additional leave without pay is granted, sends Leave of Absence Form to the Office of Human Resources for processing. |
Contacts
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Office of Human Resources
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(609) 258-3300
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