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34 5. Gr andparents and grandchildren, and spouses thereof; 6. Domestic partner and parents thereof, including domestic partners of any individual in 2 through 5 of this definition; and 7. Any individual related by blood or affinity whose close association with the emplo yee is the equivalent of a family relationship. Section 3. Tardiness Supervisors have the option to excuse infrequent absences and tardiness of less than an hour. Each supervisor shall consider each case on its merits and no Employee shall receive prefer ential treatment in being excused for tardiness. Section 4. Leave for Blood Donation Subject to operational requirements, supervisors may excuse employees from work without charge to leave for the time necessary to donate blood. Employee will be granted up to four (4) hours for each authorized donating period. Employees are responsible for providing proof that they have participated in donating blood. Section 5. Leave Without Pay A. Leave without pay (LWOP) may be granted in accordance with the terms of t his agreement, applicable laws and regulations. Each case will be considered on a case - by - case basis. B. In accordance with Executive Order 5396, when a disabled veteran, as defined in 5 CFR 211.102 presents a statement from a medical authority that treatme nt is required, annual leave or sick leave shall be granted, if available, otherwise leave without pay shall be granted. The granting of such leave is contingent upon the veteran's giving prior notice of definite days and hours of absence required for medi cal treatment in order that arrangements may be made for carrying out the work during his/her absence. C. Employees returning to duty from approved periods of leave without pay will be granted such rights, privileges, and seniority to which they may be enti tled at that time in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.