W. Va. Code R. § 135-38-9

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 135-38-9 - Personal Leave of Absence Without Pay

9.1. An employee, upon application in writing and upon written approval by the institutional president or her/his designee, may be granted a continuous leave of absence without pay for a period of time not to exceed twelve (12) consecutive months provided all accrued annual leave has been exhausted.

9.2. The president or the president's designee, at her/his discretion, may require the written approval of the supervisor before accepting the written application of an employee for a leave of absence without pay.

9.3. The president or the president's designee, at her/his discretion, shall determine if the purpose for which such a leave is requested is proper and within sound administrative policy.

9.4. At the expiration of leave of absence without pay, the employee shall be reinstated without loss of any rights, unless the position is no longer available due to a reduction in staff caused by curtailment of funds or a reduced workload. Failure of the employee to report promptly at the expiration of a leave of absence without pay, except for satisfactory reasons submitted in advance, shall be cause for termination of employment by the institution.

9.5. During a personal leave, the institution shall continue group health insurance coverage provided that the employee pays the employer the full premium costs of such group health plan.

W. Va. Code R. § 135-38-9