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F - Leaves of Absence
City of Greensboro Personnel Policy Manuał
Table of Contents A B CD E F H I J K L TableofContents G
Military Leave - Active Duty
Number: F-15
Revision: 7
Effective Date: 03-01-14
1.0 POLICY
T
he City of Greensboro grants time off for employees to serve on active duty in the armed
forces. The City of Greensboro grants time off for employees to serve on active duty in the
armed forces.
T
he City of Greensboro grants time off for employees to serve on active duty in the armed
forces.
2.0 PURPOSE
T
he City supports employees wishing to serve their country through participation in the armed
forces. The City complies with the guidelines of the Uniformed Services Employment and
Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) and considers them to be minimum requirements.
This policy explains how the City fulfills its obligations under USERRA for employees who are
serving on active duty in the military 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 unpaid time off.
4.0 DEFINITIONS
4.1
Active Duty
- Active military duty for which the tour of duty is expected to last six (6)
months or longer.
4.2
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.
See the appendix document, Position Types on page 414.4.3
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.
See the appendix document, Background Check Forms on page 390.4.4
Lost Time
- Any absence from work without pay. An absence from work without pay for
a period of a pay period or greater that impacts actual benefit accrual but not benefit accrual
rates.
5.0 ORGANIZATIONAL RULES