Section 1. The basic policy pertaining to leave of absence with pay due to an incapacitating illness or injury shall be that stated in WAC 251-22 of the Higher Education Personnel Board rules.
Section 2. For purposes of clarification and uniformity, the following definition shall apply to family members in WAC 251-01-172 of said rules as pertains to sick leave:
"Individuals considered to be members of the family are mother, father, sister, brother, mother-in-law, father-in-law, husband, wife, grandparent, grandchild, son, daughter, stepchild, a child in the custody of and residing in the home of an employee."
Section 3. For purposes of clarification and uniformity, the following definition shall apply to family members in WAC 251-22-250(2) of said rules as pertains to death:
"Household member is defined as persons who reside in the same home who have reciprocal duties to and do provide financial support for one another. This term shall include foster children and legal wards. The term does not include persons sharing the same general house when the living style is primarily that of a dormitory or commune."
Upon termination of sick leave, crew members shall be returned to the vessel at the Employer's expense as soon as it is practical.
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