Common use of Benefits During Leave Clause in Contracts

Benefits During Leave. (a) Employees returning to work from maternity leave or parental leave retain service credits accumulated prior to taking leave. (b) Where employees elect to maintain coverage for medical, group life and other benefits while on leave, they may; (i) elect to pay employee premiums in advance of the leave; (ii) elect to have the employer pay both portions of the premiums and authorize the employer to recover the employee premiums paid on behalf of the employee when the employee returns to work or terminates. (c) Illness arising due to pregnancy during employment and prior to this leave of absence may be charged to normal sick leave credits. (d) Pension contributions are required for the first three (3) months of the leave period. For leave periods in excess of three (3) months, the employee has the option to buy back the service period but it is not required.

Benefits During Leave. (a) Employees returning to work from maternity leave or parental leave retain service credits accumulated prior to taking leave. (b) Where employees elect to maintain coverage for medical, group life and other benefits while on leave, they may; (i) elect to pay employee premiums in advance of the leave; (ii) elect to have the employer pay both portions of the premiums and authorize the employer to recover the employee premiums paid on behalf of the employee when the employee returns to work or terminates. (c) Illness arising due to pregnancy during employment and prior to this leave of absence may be charged to normal sick leave credits. (d) Pension contributions are required for the first three (3) months of the leave period. For leave periods in excess of three (3) months, the employee has the option to buy back the service period but it is not required.