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222 F - Leaves of Absence
City of Greensboro Personnel Policy Manuał
Military Leave - Annual Reservist Training
Number: F-13
Revision: 4
Effective Date: 10-01-12
1.0 POLICY
The City of Greensboro provides time off for annual reservist training for all employees.
Benefit eligible employees receive paid leave as specified in this policy. Other (not benefit
eligible) employees receive unpaid time off.
2.0 PURPOSE
The City supports employees wishing to serve their country through participation in the
military services as a reservist and has long provided benefit support to do so. The City
complies with the guidelines of the Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
of 1994 (USERRA) and considers them minimum requirements. This policy explains how the City
fulfills its obligations under USERRA for employees who are serving on active duty in the military
for their annual reservist training and the additional benefits the City provides in some cases.
3.0 SCOPE
This policy applies to employees in all benefit eligible positions. Other (not benefit eligible employees are not
covered by the leave in this policy but will be allowed time off.
4.0 DEFINITIONS
4.1 Active Duty for annual reservist training - off not to exceed the total number of
scheduled work hours necessary for an employee to fulfill his annual reservist training
obligation with the military during the 12 month period October 1 through September 30
(military fiscal year).
4.2 Paid Leave for Annual Reservist Training - City paid leave granted for annual
reservist training for one-half the time of training up to two calendar weeks. For the
remainder of the training period, the employee may use his own accrued paid or unpaid leave.
City-paid leave is available on a calendar year basis from October 1 through September 30
(military fiscal year).
4.3 Benefit Eligible - Full time and part time employees who are eligible for coverage and
participation in the City’s benefit programs in addition to legally mandated coverage.
4.4 Other (Not Benefit Eligible) Employee - An employee assigned to a position designated
roster (RP), seasonal temporary (ST), or special project (SP) who is eligible for salary and
mandated benefits only.