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Independence Day Christmas Day Labor Day Eligible part-time employees will receive paid holidays on the same basis as regular full- time employees, except that holiday pay will be pro-rated according to the number of hours worked. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a holiday. Employees will not receive holiday pay for any holiday that falls during any leave of absence. 32. EMPLOYEE CLOTHING It is required that employees wear clothing items specified by the Utility for their position and activity during working time. For regular field workers potentially exposed to electric hazards, the Utility will provide an initial issue of five fire retardant long sleeved shirts, five fire_retardant pants, and five fire retardant tee shirts per outside employee exposed to electric hazards,. As an alternative option, one fire retardant hooded fleece may be substituted for two fire retardant long sleeved shirts and sweatshirt may be substituted for long sleeve shirt with a maximum of two. Provided clothing may also include: lineman's climbing boots, summer work boots, rubber boots, rubber overshoes, insulated winter boots, and coveralls (used for maintenance on trucks). The Utilities will issue a check to the supplier for the covered items. On an annual basis, the Utility will replace worn out items that have been provided by the Utility. Worn out items should be turned in to the Utility. The Utility will also provide and replace the following as necessary in the Utility's discretion: fire retardant lined and unlined bib overalls, fire retardant lined parka and hood, fire retardant lined bomber jacket, and hats with the appropriate emblems and identification. LEAVES OF ABSENCE The Utility provides leaves of absence according to the following policies. Unless otherwise indicated, all leaves of absence are unpaid. An employee requesting a leave of absence must complete a Request for Leave of Absence form. Forms for requesting a leave of absence are available from Human Resources. When possible, advance notice of a leave should be provided to an employee's supervisor so work schedules can be adjusted accordingly. 26