2019 - 2023 DSA Memorandum of Understanding: Article 26: No Break in Service

No absence under any paid leave provision of this Memorandum shall be considered as a break in service for any employee who is in pay status during each absence. All benefits which, under the provisions of the Memorandum, accrue to employees who are in pay status shall continue to accrue during such absence. A break in service is defined as occurring upon resignation or termination.