SECTION 260:25-15-2. General leave provisions  


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  • (a)   Employees are responsible for following applicable Merit Rules and agency policy established in accordance with the Merit Rules when they request and use leave. Appointing Authorities have the authority and responsibility to monitor employee's leave usage and to take appropriate action when they have facts to show that an employee has abused leave or used leave fraudulently. Except as otherwise provided by law and the Merit Rules, agency policy regarding time and leave must be applied uniformly to all employees.
    (b)   All classified employees remain subject to the provisions of the Oklahoma Personnel Act while on leave.
    (c)   An employee who is requested or required by the Appointing Authority to undergo drug or alcohol testing during his or her normal hours of work shall be entitled to time-off from work without loss of compensation or leave.
[Source: Added at 31 Ok Reg 1346, eff 9-12-14]