(A) (1) In accordance with state law, all employees who are members of the South Carolina National Guard or any reserve unit of the United States Armed Forces shall be entitled to military leave without loss of pay, performance rating or other benefits for up to 15 work days in any one year (Military Year: October 1 -September 30) for the purpose of training or other duties as required by the appropriate authority.
(2) In addition, if these employees are ordered by the appropriate authority to actively serve during an emergency or special circumstances, they shall be entitled to additional military leave not to exceed 30 additional workdays without loss of pay, performance rating or other benefits.
(B) An employee going on military leave shall present a copy of his or her orders to the appropriate department director not more than three days after receiving them. Employees are entitled to reinstatement upon release from military service as provided in state and federal laws.
(C) In accordance with federal law, employees are not required to use annual leave for military purposes but employees may elect to do so. Sick leave may not be used for military purposes.
(‘77 Code, § 13-70) (Ord. 1584, passed 9-17-84; Am. Ord. 5288, passed 10-17-88; Am. Ord. 1214, passed 5-5-14; Am. Ord. 4015, passed 11-2-15; Am. Ord. 3918, passed 8-20-18)