PAP.4.7.080 Unpaid Leave

(a) Disciplinary Leave. The LCOHA may take disciplinary action, up to and including termination or suspension without pay, against employees who violate the provisions of this personnel policy and procedural manual.

(b) 30-Day Leave of Absence. The LCOHA may grant eligible employees up to thirty (30) days unpaid leave, without loss of employment status. The LCOHA may grant such leave only when the resulting leave will not adversely affect the operations of the LCOHA. An employee must request and obtain the prior written approval of his or her department head or director with written concurrence from the LCOHA Executive Director to utilize this leave.

(c) Religious Leave. The LCOHA may grant eligible employees up to an additional fifteen (15) days of unpaid religious leave. An employee must request and obtain the prior approval of his or her department head or director to utilize this leave.