(a) Seniority is defined, for the purposes of administering individual Village Departments, as the length of continuous service with the Village of Sunbury, Ohio. An authorized leave of absence does not constitute a break in service and seniority time continues to accumulate during the term of the leave, provided that the employee complies with rules and regulations governing his or her leave of absence, and that the employee is reinstated from the leave.
(b) Department seniority is a factor, but not the sole determination factor, for such purposes as scheduling vacation, selecting applicants for posted positions, scheduling shift assignments, layoffs, etc. Employees who are reinstated from layoff will retain all previously accumulated seniority, but will not be credited with seniority for time spent on layoff.
(c) Authorized leaves of absence will not be considered a separation and seniority will continue so long as the employee is reinstated from the leave. Vacation and sick leave benefits will not accrue while on authorized leave of absence, except as where required by applicable law.
(d) Seniority, for the purposes of determining retirement benefits, is defined by the provisions of the retirement system in which the employee participates.
(Ord. 2011-11. Passed 7-6-11.)