Benefits During Unpaid Leave. During an unpaid leave of absence of more than thirty (30) calendar days, the employee:
Benefits During Unpaid Leave. 1. An employee granted a leave of absence as provided in this article shall be given the opportunity, unless otherwise provided, to continue insurance coverage in existing District programs during the leave, provided the entire premiums (Board and employee contribution) for such insurance programs shall be paid by the employee on a monthly basis in advance of the month due.
Benefits During Unpaid Leave. During an unpaid leave of absence, the employee will not earn benefits (vacation, sick leave, holiday, etc.) or accrue seniority. However, the employee will not lose any benefits earned up to the beginning of the leave and will commence earning benefits upon return from the leave.
Benefits During Unpaid Leave. Employees who are on any type of leave of absence without pay shall not be entitled to sick leave pay or bereavement leave pay or pay for any statutory holiday that occurs during the period of approved leave. Where the period of such leave is for one (1) month or more, employees shall not accumulate service credit for vacations, retirement benefit, sick leave entitlement or pay increments. Where an employee is on unpaid leave for the purpose of taking courses, increment service credit may be granted at the discretion of the employer. Employees who have been granted an unpaid leave of absence for a period of two (2) months or less shall continue to receive their health and welfare benefits. Employees who have been granted an unpaid leave of absence for a period in excess of two (2) months shall have the option of maintaining their health and welfare benefits beyond the second month of the leave, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable insurance contracts, by arranging to pay the full cost of the premiums for the benefits. Such arrangements are to be made with the Financial Services Department prior to commencing the leave. Employees who are on layoff, WCB leave greater than six (6) months, or long term disability shall not be entitled to sick leave, bereavement leave or pay for statutory holidays. They shall not accumulate service credit for vacations, sick leave entitlement or pay increments.
Benefits During Unpaid Leave. An employee who takes leave under Articles 21.8 or 21.9 may elect to remain enrolled for up to twelve (12) months in the extended health, dental and group life benefits available under this Agreement, subject to the acceptance of the enrolment by the benefits provider (insurer). Employees who make this election shall pay the Employer's cost of these benefits.
