Common use of Adoption/Parental Leave Clause in Contracts

Adoption/Parental Leave. Provided that an employee becomes an adoptive parent or meets the definition of spouse as defined in this agreement, and is not eligible for pregnancy leave s/he shall qualify for adoption/parental leave following the birth/adoption of the child or the coming of the child into the employee’s custody, care and control for the first time. Adoption/parental leave without pay, shall be granted at the written request of the employee for any period up to a maximum of twelve (12) months. It is understood that the employee will submit the written request two (2) weeks prior to the commencement of the leave. Such leave shall commence within fifty-two (52) weeks after the birth/adoption or after the child first comes into the custody or care of a parent. During such leave seniority for all purposes shall continue to accrue and the Employer will continue to pay their share of the cost of the pension, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, LTD, extended health and dental plans, provided the employee continues to pay their share (if any) of the cost of the benefits. Employees shall be entitled to use vacation or other forms of leave provisions to extend their leave. At least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the approved adoption/parental leave arrangements, employees may make written request for an additional leave of absence of up to eleven

Adoption/Parental Leave. Provided that an employee becomes an adoptive parent or meets the definition of spouse as defined in this agreement, and is not eligible for pregnancy leave s/he shall qualify for adoption/parental leave following the birth/adoption of the child or the coming of the child into the employee’s custody, care and control for the first time. Adoption/parental leave without pay, shall be granted at the written request of the employee for any period up to a maximum of twelve (12) months. It is understood that the employee will submit the written request two (2) weeks prior to the commencement of the leave. Such leave shall commence within fifty-two (52) weeks after the birth/adoption or after the child first comes into the custody or care of a parent. During such leave seniority for all purposes shall continue to accrue and the Employer Society will continue to pay their share of the cost of the pension, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, LTD, extended health and dental plans, provided the employee continues to pay their share (if any) of the cost of the benefits. Employees shall be entitled to use vacation or other forms of leave provisions to extend their leaveleave by four (4) weeks. At least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the approved adoption/parental leave arrangements, employees may make written request for an additional leave of absence of up to eleven