An employee receiving workers' compensation benefits who has either utilized all leave benefits, or who has elected not to use accrued leave benefits, must be placed in a leave without pay status for the remainder of the period that the employee is unable to work. An employee may remain in a leave without pay status for a time period not to exceed two years.

History: Effective September 1, 1992.

General Authority: NDCC 54-44.3-12

Law Implemented: NDCC 54-44.3-12(1)