A D.E.C. E. returning from a pregnancy leave or parental leave shall have the right to be assigned to the same position in the same location, if it exists. For the purpose of this Article, the term position means the same assignment in the same school, if it exists. Adoption Leave
A D.E.C. E. shall continue to accrue seniority and working experience during an extended parental leave up to a maximum of one (1) year.
A D.E.C. E. shall not accumulate and shall lose all seniority in the event that the D.E.C.E.:
A D.E.C. E. who is provided with notice of lay-off may choose to displace the least senior D.E.C.E. This is subject to the following conditions:
A D.E.C. E. returning to duty after leave shall be returned to their previous school subject to the provisions of the Administrative Procedure for the Surplus,
A D.E.C. E. who applies for a leave and is granted a leave shall have the option of withdrawing from the Plan at any time prior to the leave, up to and including March 1 of the year in which the leave is to commence.
A D.E.C. E. declared surplus to a school in the Spring Staffing Process shall be notified by the Principal. This notification shall be provided within one week following receipt by the Principal of the staffing allocation for the next school year. Where a
A D.E.C. E. shall be entitled to provide a statement for inclusion in his/her personnel file, in cases dealing with disagreement and information contained within the personnel file.
A D.E.C. E. whose work assignment involves two (2) or more work locations shall not be expected to travel between work locations during the lunch break.
A D.E.C. E. who has recovered from delivery but whose child remains hospitalized may interrupt her pregnancy leave by returning to work without the loss of her right to resume the leave.
