(08-06-2021, 12:58 AM)Damination Wrote: As for indefinite LoA, I don't like that in general. If someone is gone for 3 months or more it's not likely they are gonna comeback until outside matters are resolved in some way. It shouldn't take me 3 or more months to acclimate to a new job for instance. You have better things to do than worry about having to reapply again.

There is also the hypothetical issue of asking an indefinite or unreasonably long leave, like in the example you give, but still remaining with normal or lower levels of activity, which if left unchecked would result in indefinite immunity from activity checks. In the end the Chair needs to have a role, if not in approving leaves, at least in ensuring that they aren’t used in an undue manner.