3.2.3 Military Leave (Extended Service)

The University grants leaves to employees who belong to the Reserves or National Guard, for periodic training (weekend duty, summer camp, etc.). Up to a maximum of fifteen (15) calendar days per year is allowed as leave with pay. For these fifteen days of leave, the University will assure the difference between the employee's military base salary and the University salary. The employee may choose to use vacation time, optional holidays, or time off for compelling reasons for annual military reserve training, in which case the regular University salary payment is made.

Notifies supervisor in writing of call to report to active duty, as soon after receiving notice of call up as is possible.

 

Notifies Benefits Section of leave and arranges for continuing participation in an employee group health care plan if desired.

 

Completes Leave of Absence form and forwards to the Office of Human Resources for signature.

 

Arranges for payment of accumulated vacation.

Notifies the Office of Human Resources of intent to return to work within 90 days of date of discharge.

 

Consults with the Office of Human Resources on returning employee and availability of position.

Advises employee of availability of comparable position.

 

Completes Leave of Absence form for return to work and forwards to the Office of Human Resources for signature.

 

Advises Benefits Section of return to work and veteran status to assure bridging of benefits where appropriate.

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