2121.50 Leave of Absence Without Pay

   (a)   A personal leave of absence without pay may be granted at the request of the employee upon the approval of the City and the Union in accordance with the rules enumerated in Section 2121.50 (Leave of Absence Without Pay) through 2121.58 (Employment by Bargaining Agent).

   (b)   An employee on an approved leave of absence shall continue to accumulate seniority during the period of the employee's absence.

   (c)   It is the Parties' express intent that this chapter of the Code shall not be applied or interpreted in such a manner as to cause or constitute a violation of any law, specifically including PL 103-3 known as the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. Any remedy for violation of this act shall be as set forth in the Act. Employees on an approved FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) leave may hold fifteen (15) days vacation and fifteen (15) days sick time for later use.