Common use of C MATERNITY LEAVE Clause in Contracts

C MATERNITY LEAVE. An employee granted maternity leave shall be returned to her same classification in the department, work location and shift most nearly approximating her former placement as determined by the Port, based on the needs of the public service, with no loss of seniority or accrued benefits, as required by Article 16.J. Leave Benefits under FMLA. earned prior to the beginning of such leave and remaining on the books at the time the employee returns to work. An employee who experiences temporary complications or disabilities arising out of pregnancy may use accrued sick leave for such complications or disabilities; during such paid leave of absence seniority would continue to accrue. It is understood that seniority and other benefits will not continue to accrue while an employee is off work on an unprotected unpaid leave in excess of thirty days. The Port agrees to provide medical benefits for up to six (6) months for employees eligible for FMLA or on unpaid maternity leave, at the regular rate of contribution as outlined in the "Medical Plans" section of this Memorandum of Understanding. The Port agrees to provide medical benefits for up to three (3) months for employees not eligible for FMLA or on unpaid maternity leave, at the regular rate of contribution as outlined in the "Medical Plans" section of this Memorandum of Understanding.