S.C. Code Regs. § § 19-710.06

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 19-710.06 - SEPARATION FROM EMPLOYMENT

Upon separation from employment, an employee shall forfeit all earned sick leave.

A. Retirement--An employee shall receive service credit for no more than 90 days of his unused sick leave at no cost to the employee. The leave must be credited at a rate where 20 days of unused sick leave equals one month of service. This additional service credit may not be used to qualify for retirement.

B. Reduction in Force Rights--An employee who is reinstated within one year of the date of separation shall have his sick leave restored. (Refer to Regulation 19-719.04 B. 4. d.)

C. Up to Six Month Exception to Break in Service--An employee who has received prior approval for an extension to the 15-day break in service shall have his sick leave restored if transferred or appointed to another FTE position within the approved time period. (Refer to Regulation Regulation 19-719.01 B. 2. (Exception).)

S.C. Code Regs. § 19-710.06

Added by State Register Volume 26, Issue No. 1, eff January 25, 2002. Amended by State Register Volume 34, Issue No. 5, eff May 28, 2010.