7K - Military Leave.pdf

Valley Community Services Board

Personnel Policies & Procedures Policy: Leave and Time Management, 7K

Subject: Military Leave Original Date:

Revision Dates: Last Review Date:

2/1/1998 2/22/2017 2/22/2017

1. Reserves, National Guard, or Naval Militia Duty:

a. The employee who is absent for annual active duty for training as a member of the reserve components of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, or U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey is entitled to leave of absence with pay, not to exceed 120 hours per year.

b. A copy of the official orders for duty must accompany the report of leave.

c. The employee who is absent for duty with the National Guard or Naval Militia under orders of the Governor, pursuant to Section 44-75 of the Code of Virginia, is entitled to leave of absence with full pay not to exceed 120 hours per year.

2. Selective Service Examination: The employee who is ordered to report for a Selective

Service physical examination is entitled to leave with full pay not to exceed eight (8) hours.

3. Active Duty: The employee entering extended active duty in the Armed Forces of the United

States, whether voluntary or involuntary, is entitled to military leave without pay, and to reinstatement to a position upon return from active duty as indicated under the Uniformed

Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). This entitlement shall extend only to such employees who:

a. Have other than a temporary VCSB appointment prior to entering active military duty;

b. Serve not more than five (5) years on active military duty;

c. Have a certificate attesting that the military duty was completed, and present a copy of discharge documents showing honorable discharge;

d. Apply for reinstatement following separation from active military duty within the timeframes based on length of services and indicated under USERRA.