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34 a. It is known that he/she does not intend to return to duty or when available information indicates that his/her return is only a remote possibility, b. He/she has filed or the Employer has filed an application for disability retirement, c. He/she has signified his/her intention of resigning for disability, d. He/she is employed under a limited appointment or one expiring on a specific date, if the advance sick leave requested would exceed that accrued by the employee during the remainder of the appointment. Section 11. If a BUE becomes ill or is injured at work, the Employer shall arrange for transportation to a physician, medical facility, or other BUE d esignated location. If requested by the BUE, or if the BUE is unable to request, the Employer shall notify the BUE's family or other party designated by the BUE, of the occurrence and of the BUE's location. Section 12. When a BUE is unable to do so beca use of injury, illness, or incapacitation, the Employer will assist the BUE's family in filling appropriate documents for entitlements to the BUE or the BUE's family. Section 13. The established minimum charge to sick leave shall be one tenth (1/10) hour and additional charges are in multiples thereof. Section 14. In accordance with applicable law, rule, and regulation, BUE's may be eligible and entitled to Sick Leave Buy Back options and/or provisions upon retirement. ARTICLE 19 FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (FMLA) Section 1. BUE's are covered by the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 (also known as "FMLA" Leave), as codified in 5 C.F.R. 630 and 5 USC 6381 - 6387. ARTICLE 20 LEAVE FOR SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Section 1. When a death in the BUE's family re nders the BUE incapacitated to perform his/her duties, sick leave, annual leave, and/or LWOP will be granted in accordance with applicable law, rule, regulation, and this Agreement. Section 2. Requests for annual or sick leave for emergencies involving illness or injury in the family shall be given priority.

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