| Leave of Absence for Training in the National
Guard or Military Reserves
Notification
An employee who has been called for active duty training should submit
an application to the department for a leave of absence no later than 30
days before the report for service or training date. Employees who are
called upon to perform training (other than initial active duty training
for 12 weeks or more) must request leave to be entitled to reinstatement
A copy of the military orders should accompany the application. After
receipt, the application will be processed for approval.
Compensation
An employee returning from military leave for training will receive
compensation from the University for up to two weeks equal to the difference
between his or her regular pay and the military pay received while on leave.
When the employee presents a certified government accounting of compensation
to the supervisor, the department computes the compensation difference
and generates the appropriate paperwork for payment.
During the leave period, the employee is not entitled to receive compensation
from the University (including holiday pay), unless the employee has voluntarily
elected to use paid leave during the period of military duty.
Reinstatement
Reservists and National Guard members returning from initial active
duty training for 12 weeks or more must apply for reinstatement within
31 days of release from such duty or of being discharged from hospitalization
incident to such duty that does not exceed one year. Those who are
returning from all other training must report to work on the first scheduled
working day following return from training or hospitalization incident
to the training.
Employees (other than temporary employees) who satisfy all legal requirements
for reinstatement after the leave will be reinstated.
Leave of Absence for Active Duty from Guard or Reserve Status
Notification
An employee who has been called for active duty military service from
the National Guard or Reserves should notify the supervisor and the department
head promptly.
Compensation
An employee will be compensated for the difference between his or her
regular pay and the military pay while on active duty for up to six months.
During the leave period, the employee is not entitled to receive other
compensation from the University (including holiday pay) unless the employee
has voluntarily elected to use paid leave during the period of military
duty.
Reemployment Rights After Active Duty
The University will reinstate employees (except those in temporary
positions) who satisfactorily complete their military service without reduction
in seniority, status, or pay, if all the other conditions required by law
are met including a timely application for reinstatement.
Retention after Reinstatement
A veteran returning from a call to active duty is protected by federal
law against discharge without cause for a period of one year. A reservist
or National Guard member returning from a period of initial active duty
for training of not less than 12 weeks has similar statutory protection,
but only for six months. There is no comparable period of immunity
for reservists and National Guard members who perform weekly or weekend
drills, annual tours of training duty and other types of military training.
A reservist or National Guard member cannot be discharged from employment
or denied any promotions or other employment benefits or advantages because
of any obligations arising out of his or her service or because of any
absence from work that results from such military obligation.
Leave of Absence for Other Military Service
Military leave will also be provided for other types of military service
in accordance with federal or other applicable law. Employees on
such leave will be reinstated if all legal requirements are met. |
