Catastrophic Leave
Catastrophic Leave
Transfer of Leave Credits, Work and Family Program
Article 8.8 of your union contract defines your right to transfer leave credits. Your Local 1000 contract guarantees family medical leave, parental leave or adoption leave.
- Leave credits can be transferred between family members or to other persons residing in the immediate household who are also state employees.
- Leave credits can be transferred from one or more employees to another employee for financial hardship due to injury or the prolonged illness of the employee.
- Leave credits include Compensated Time Off (CTO), personal leave, annual leave, vacation, personal day, and/or holiday credit. Sick leave credits cannot be transferred.
- Transfers must be approved by the department director or designee and in accordance with departmental policies.
- Transfer of leave credits are permitted between departments.
- The receiving employee must have exhausted all leave credits prior to receiving donated leave.
Member in need
Member Name: William “Bill” Thomas
Department:
Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Date Received: Jan 30,
2023
Reason:
Bill has been suffering from the long-term effects of COVID since
the fall of 2022. He has exhausted his leave balances and is
still unable to return to work. Help from his union brothers
and sisters would be appreciated.
Member in need
Member Name: Josh Guile
Department:
Secretary of State’s Office
Date Received: Feb 1,
2023
Reason:
DLC 768 President Josh Guile has had to take an extended leave
because of the serious medical condition of a family
member. Because of the time needed to care for this loved
one, Josh’s leave balances will shortly be exhausted. Any
donations are appreciated.