Common use of Benefits During Leaves of Absence Clause in Contracts

Benefits During Leaves of Absence. Employees on leave of absence of one month or less will continue to accrue all benefits available to them in this collective agreement as though they had worked. Employees on leave of absence of longer than one (1) month in duration who choose to, and if they are eligible to do so, may maintain their benefits by paying the entire premiums themselves. Sick benefits will be maintained but not accrue past the one calendar month until the employee’s return to work and vacation pay will be based on the percentage of gross earnings and not the greater of calculation. If an employee chooses to maintain benefits, payment for such benefits will be due upon receipt of the related invoice. If payment of such invoice is not received by the Employer within thirty (30) days then benefits will be terminated.