What type of leave can employees use before exhausting their unpaid military leave?

Employees can use any accrued leave they request to substitute before exhausting their unpaid military leave. This flexibility allows personnel to utilize their accumulated vacation, personal, or sick leave as a means of mitigating the financial impact of their service. By substituting accrued leave, employees can maintain their connection to their employment and ensure they have a more stable income during their military duties. This policy is designed to support employees who are called to serve while still honoring their rights and benefits as members of the workforce.

The option highlighting only sick leave does not encompass the entirety of available accrued leave, limiting the employee's choices. Additionally, the option suggesting that any available unpaid personal leave can be used overlooks the specific provision that permits the use of accrued leave instead. The option that states no type of leave can be used entirely disregards the allowances set forth to support employees in balancing their military obligations with their civilian employment.