Are employees on leave due to a temporary shutdown (seasonal leave) required to exhaust vacation?
No. A seasonal leave is at the employer’s discretion, so employees do not have to exhaust accrued vacation. However, an employee may, at his or her discretion, access accrued vacation leave in order to continue to receive pay. Q: Can an employee request a seasonal leave of absence from his/her supervisor? A: Generally, a seasonal leave of absence is employer initiated and based on the needs and workload of the department. An employee may request a seasonal leave of absence, but it is at the department and supervisor’s discretion as to whether a seasonal leave is granted. Q: Are employees on a seasonal leave of absence eligible for unemployment compensation? A: Employees may be eligible for unemployment compensation, which is determined on a case-by-case basis. For a final determination, employees should consult with the Missouri Division of Employment Security at 573-751-9730. Q: Can an employee elect not to continue health and welfare benefits as currently enrolled at the time of the
