leave of absence
leave of absence. A worker’s temporary absence from employment or duty with the intention to return. • Salary and seniority are typically unaffected by a leave of absence.
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military leave
military leave. A policy contained in employment policies or collective-bargaining agreements allowing a long-term leave of absence, without an accompanying loss of benefits, for a person in active service in the U.S. armed forces.
family leave
family leave. An unpaid leave of absence from work taken to have or care for a baby or to care for a sick family member. See FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT. [Cases: Civil Rights 1231. C.J.S. Civil Rights §§ 64–65.]
leave
leave, n. 1. Departure; the act of going away (took his leave). 2. Extended absence for which one has authorization; esp., a voluntary vacation from military duties with the chance to visit home; furlough (on a three-month leave from the Army). 3. Permission (by leave of court). leave, vb. 1. To give by will; to
furlough
furlough (f[schwa]r-loh). 1. A leave of absence from military or other employment duty. 2. A brief release from prison. See study release under RELEASE. [Cases: Convicts 2. C.J.S. Convicts §§ 10–12.]
compulsory joinder
The necessary joinder of a party if either of the following is true: (1) in that party’s absence, those already involved in the lawsuit cannot receive complete relief; or (2) the absence of such a party, claiming an interest in the subject of an action, might either impair the protection of that interest or leave
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