Section 2430.152. Medical leave

(a) The vendor is entitled to medical leave, for an illness of longer than 6 months’ duration during which time the vendor is unable to be present at the vending facility at least 50% of the normal work week. A request for medical leave shall be in writing, supported by a general medical examination form, OB-R-3, completed at the vendor’s expense.

(b) The Office of Blindness and Visual Services (BVS) may grant the vendor medical leave for no longer than 2 years and not less than 3 months. On the date medical leave begins, the vendor shall be removed from the promotion roster and the acquisition of the seniority shall be suspended. BVS, in the usual manner, will advertise and award the facility being operated by the vendor.