Section 35IAC14-5-6. Leave of absence due to sickness or disability

   (a) If the member is compensated while on sickness or disability leave, the statutory contributions must be maintained.

  (b) Except as provided by subsection (c), a member seeking credit for leave of absence due to sickness or disability must apply for such credit in a manner approved by TRF that contains written verification by an official of the member's employer that during the time that the leave was taken the leave was approved and taken pursuant to the sick leave policies and procedures of the employer.

  (c) A member seeking credit for leave of absence due to sickness or disability who cannot obtain an employer verification described in subsection (b) due to a lack of employer records must provide documentary evidence demonstrating that the statutory requirements have been satisfied.

  (d) Unless otherwise provided by law, a leave of absence is not a separation from service. (Board of Trustees of the Indiana Public Retirement System; 35 IAC 14-5-6; filed Oct 5, 1992, 5:00 p.m.: 16 IR 708; readopted filed Dec 3, 2001, 11:02 a.m.: 25 IR 1731; adopted Nov 19, 2008: 20081126-IR-550080887ONA; adopted Dec 16, 2009: 20100106-IR-550090990ONA; adopted Dec 14, 2012: 20121226-IR-035120663ONA) NOTE: Transferred from the Board of Trustees of the Indiana State Teachers' Retirement Fund (550 IAC 2-5-7) to the Board of Trustees of the Indiana Public Retirement System (35 IAC 14-5-6) by P.L.23-2011, SECTION 22, effective July 1, 2011.