Childbearing/Child Caring Leave. Following the termination of a leave of absence under Section K above, an additional eight (8) months of leave (or twelve (12) months for non-probationary employees not eligible for leaves under Section K above), without pay, without accrual of leave days or benefits and without loss of seniority, for the purpose of continued child caring shall be granted to an employee provided a written request was submitted to the Personnel Department at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the commencement of the leave. A second year of leave shall be granted upon request; however seniority shall not accrue during this time period.
Childbearing/Child Caring Leave. Following the termination of a leave of absence under Section L above, up to an additional nine
