Common use of Employee Release Clause in Contracts

Employee Release. 21.1 Employees with 5 years continuous service with the current employer may apply for a one-off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months up to a maximum of twelve months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- case basis and granted at the discretion of the employer. All service related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of normal duties. 21.2 The notification of the employee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 (Parental Leave). 21.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 (Job Protection). 21.4 The provisions of this clause are separate from and in addition to normal unpaid leave provisions and it is acknowledged that employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 18.1 Employees with 5 years continuous service with the current employer may apply for a one-off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months up to a maximum of twelve months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- case basis and granted at the discretion of the employer. All service related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of normal duties. 21.2 18.2 The notification of the employee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 15.7 (Parental Leave). 21.3 18.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 15.9.1 (Job Protection). 21.4 18.4 The provisions of this clause are separate from and in addition to normal unpaid leave provisions and it is acknowledged that employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 19.1 Employees with 5 years continuous service with the current employer may apply for a one-off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months up to a maximum of twelve months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- by-case basis and granted at the discretion of the employer. All service related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of normal duties. 21.2 19.2 The notification of the employee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 15.7 (Parental Leave). 21.3 19.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 (Job Protection).15.9.1 21.4 19.4 The provisions of this clause are separate from and in addition to normal unpaid leave provisions and it is acknowledged that employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 18.1 Employees with 5 years continuous service with the current employer may apply for a one-off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months up to a maximum of twelve months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- by-case basis and granted at the discretion of the employer. There will be no right of review. All service related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of normal duties. 21.2 18.2 The notification of the employee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 13.7 (Parental Leave). 21.3 18.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 (Job Protection)13.9.1. 21.4 18.4 The provisions of this clause are separate from and in addition to normal unpaid leave provisions and it is acknowledged that employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 18.1 Employees with 5 years continuous service with the current employer may apply for a one-off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months up to a maximum of twelve months. Such application shall be considered on a casecase- by-by- case basis and granted at the discretion of the employer. All service related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of normal duties. 21.2 18.2 The notification of the employee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 15.7 (Parental Leave). 21.3 18.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 15.9.1 (Job Protection). 21.4 18.4 The provisions of this clause are separate from and in addition to normal unpaid leave provisions and it is acknowledged that employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 20.1 Employees with 5 years continuous service with the current employer may apply for a one-one- off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months up to a maximum of twelve months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- by-case basis and granted at the discretion of the employer. All service related provisions/ provisions / benefits will be put on hold until resumption of normal duties. 21.2 20.2 The notification of the employee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 16.7 (Parental Leave). 21.3 20.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 16.9.1 (Job Protection). 21.4 20.4 The provisions of this clause are separate from and in addition to normal unpaid leave provisions provisions, and it is acknowledged that employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 18.1 Employees with 5 years continuous service with the current employer may apply for a one-one- off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months up to a maximum of twelve months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- by-case basis and granted at the discretion of the employer. There will be no right of review. All service related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of normal duties. 21.2 18.2 The notification of the employee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 14.7 (Parental Leave). 21.3 18.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 (Job Protection).14.9.1 21.4 18.4 The provisions of this clause are separate from and in addition to normal unpaid leave provisions and it is acknowledged that employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 18.1 Employees with 5 years continuous service with the current employer may apply for a one-off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months up to a maximum of twelve months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- by-case basis and granted at the discretion of the employer. There will be no right of review. All service related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of normal duties. 21.2 18.2 The notification of the employee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 15.7 (Parental Leave). 21.3 18.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 (Job Protection)sub clause 15.9. 21.4 18.4 The provisions of this clause are separate from and in addition to normal unpaid leave provisions and it is acknowledged that employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 Employees with 5 years continuous service with the current employer may apply for a one-off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months up to a maximum of twelve months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- by-case basis and granted at the discretion of the employer. All service related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of normal duties. 21.2 The notification of the employee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 (Parental Leave). 21.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 (Job Protection). 21.4 The provisions of this clause are separate from and in addition to normal unpaid leave provisions and it is acknowledged that employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 17.1 Employees with 5 years five years’ continuous service with the current employer may apply for a one-off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months months, up to a maximum of twelve 12 months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- by-case basis and granted at the discretion of the employer. All service related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of the employee’s normal duties. 21.2 17.2 The notification of the employee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 clause 14.2(a) (Parental Leave). 21.3 17.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 (Job Protection). 21.4 clause 14.2(b) The provisions of this clause are separate from from, and in addition to to, normal unpaid leave provisions and it provisions. It is acknowledged that employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 19.1 Employees with 5 years continuous service with the current employer may apply for a one-one- off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months up to a maximum of twelve months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- by-case basis and granted at the discretion of the employer. All service related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of normal duties. 21.2 19.2 The notification of the employee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 15.7 (Parental Leave). 21.3 19.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 (Job Protection).15.9.1 21.4 19.4 The provisions of this clause are separate from and in addition to normal unpaid leave provisions and it is acknowledged that employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 22.1 Employees with 5 years continuous service with the current employer may apply for a one-one- off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months up to a maximum of twelve months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- by-case basis and granted at the discretion of the employer. All service service-related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of normal duties. 21.2 22.2 The notification of the employee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 (Parental Leave). 21.3 22.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 (Job Protection). 21.4 22.4 The provisions of this clause are separate from and in addition to normal unpaid leave provisions and it is acknowledged that employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 19.1 Employees with 5 years continuous service with the current employer may apply for a one-off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months up to a maximum of twelve months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- case basis and granted at the discretion of the employer. There will be no right of review. All service service- related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of normal duties. 21.2 19.2 The notification of the employee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 13.7 (Parental Leave). 21.3 19.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 (Job Protection)13.9.1. 21.4 19.4 The provisions of this clause are separate from and in addition to normal unpaid leave provisions and it is acknowledged that employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 19.1 Employees with 5 years continuous service with the current employer may apply for a one-off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months up to a maximum of twelve months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- by-case basis and granted at the discretion of the employer. All service related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of normal duties. 21.2 19.2 The notification of the employee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 15.2 (Parental Leave). 21.3 19.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 (Job Protection). 21.4 16. The provisions of this clause are separate from and in addition to normal unpaid leave provisions and it is acknowledged that employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 18.1 Employees with 5 years continuous service with the current employer may apply for a one-one­ off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months up to a maximum of twelve months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- by-case basis and granted at the discretion of the employer. There will be no right of review. All service related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of normal duties. 21.2 18.2 The notification of the employee’s 's intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 14.7 (Parental Leave). 21.3 18.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 (Job Protection).14.9.1 21.4 18.4 The provisions of this clause are separate from and in addition to normal unpaid leave provisions and it is acknowledged that employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 16.1 Employees with 5 years continuous service with the current employer may apply for a one-one- off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months up to a maximum of twelve months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- by-case basis and granted at the discretion of the employer. There will be no right of review. All service related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of normal duties. 21.2 16.2 The notification of the employee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 13.7 (Parental Leave). 21.3 16.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 (Job Protection).13.9.1 21.4 16.4 The provisions of this clause are separate from and in addition to normal unpaid leave provisions and it is acknowledged that employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 18.1 Employees with 5 years continuous service with the current employer may apply for a one-off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months up to a maximum of twelve months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- by-case basis and granted at the discretion of the employer. There will be no right of review. All service related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of normal duties. 21.2 18.2 The notification of the employee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 15.7 (Parental Leave). 21.3 18.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 (Job Protection).15.9.1 21.4 18.4 The provisions of this clause are separate from and in addition to normal unpaid leave provisions and it is acknowledged that employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 DRAFT 19.1 Employees with 5 years continuous service with the current employer Employer may apply for a one-off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months up to a maximum of twelve months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- by-case basis and granted at the discretion of the employerEmployer. All service related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of normal duties. 21.2 19.2 The notification of the employeeEmployee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 15.7 (Parental Leave). 21.3 19.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 (Job Protection).15.9.1 21.4 19.4 The provisions of this clause Clause are separate from and in addition to normal unpaid leave provisions and it is acknowledged that employees Employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 19.1 Employees with 5 years continuous service with the current employer Employer may apply for a one-off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months up to a maximum of twelve months. Such application shall be DRAFT considered on a case-by- by-case basis and granted at the discretion of the employerEmployer. All service related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of normal duties. 21.2 19.2 The notification of the employeeEmployee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 15.7 (Parental Leave). 21.3 19.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 (Job Protection).15.9.1 21.4 19.4 The provisions of this clause Clause are separate from and in addition to normal unpaid leave provisions and it is acknowledged that employees Employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 ‌ 19.1 Employees with 5 years five years’ continuous service with the current employer may apply for a one-off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months months, up to a maximum of twelve 12 months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- by-case basis and granted at the discretion of the employer. All service related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of the employee’s normal duties. 21.2 19.2 The notification of the employee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 clause 15.2 (a) (Parental Leave). 21.3 19.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 clause 15.2 (Job Protectionb). 21.4 . The provisions of this clause are separate from from, and in addition to to, normal unpaid leave provisions and it provisions. It is acknowledged that employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 22.1 Employees with 5 years continuous service with the current employer may apply for a one-off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months up to a maximum of twelve months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- by-case basis and granted at the discretion of the employer. All service related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of normal duties. 21.2 22.2 The notification of the employee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 (Parental Leave). 21.3 22.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 (Job Protection). 21.4 22.4 The provisions of this clause are separate from and in addition to normal unpaid leave provisions and it is acknowledged that employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 18.1 Employees with 5 years continuous service with the current employer may apply for a one-off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months up to a maximum of twelve months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- case basis and granted at the discretion of the employer. There will be no right of review. All service related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of normal duties. 21.2 18.2 The notification of the employee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 13.7 (Parental Leave). 21.3 18.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 (Job Protection)13.9.1. 21.4 18.4 The provisions of this clause are separate from and in addition to normal unpaid leave provisions and it is acknowledged that employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 18.1 Employees with 5 years continuous service with the current employer may apply for a one-off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months up to a maximum of twelve months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- by-case basis and granted at the discretion of the employer. There will be no right of review. All service service-related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of normal duties. 21.2 18.2 The notification of the employee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 13.7 (Parental Leave). 21.3 18.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 (Job Protection)13.9.1. 21.4 18.4 The provisions of this clause are separate from and in addition to normal unpaid leave provisions and it is acknowledged that employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. ‌ 21.1 Employees with 5 years continuous service with the current employer may apply for a one-off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months up to a maximum of twelve months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- case basis and granted at the discretion of the employer. All service related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of normal duties. 21.2 The notification of the employee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 (Parental Leave). 21.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 (Job Protection). 21.4 The provisions of this clause are separate from and in addition to normal unpaid leave provisions and it is acknowledged that employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 19.1 Employees with 5 years five years’ continuous service with the current employer may apply for a one-off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months months, up to a maximum of twelve 12 months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- by-case basis and granted at the discretion of the employer. All service related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of the employee’s normal duties. 21.2 19.2 The notification of the employee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 clause 15.2 (a) (Parental Leave). 21.3 19.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 clause 15.2 (Job Protectionb). 21.4 . The provisions of this clause are separate from from, and in addition to to, normal unpaid leave provisions and it provisions. It is acknowledged that employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 ‌ 16.1 Employees with 5 years continuous service with the current employer may apply for a one-off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months up to a maximum of twelve months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- by-case basis and granted at the discretion of the employer. There will be no right of review. All service related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of normal duties. 21.2 16.2 The notification of the employee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 11.7 (Parental Leave). 21.3 16.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 (Job Protection)11.9.1. 21.4 16.4 The provisions of this clause are separate from and in addition to normal unpaid leave provisions and it is acknowledged that employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 18.1 Employees with 5 years continuous service with the current employer may apply for a one-off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months up to a maximum of twelve months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- case basis and granted at the discretion of the employer. There will be no right of review. All service related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of normal duties. 21.2 18.2 The notification of the employee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 15.7 (Parental Leave). 21.3 18.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 (Job Protection)sub clause 15.9. 21.4 18.4 The provisions of this clause are separate from and in addition to normal unpaid leave provisions and it is acknowledged that employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 ‌ 17.1 Employees with 5 years five years’ continuous service with the current employer may apply for a one-off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months months, up to a maximum of twelve 12 months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- by-case basis and granted at the discretion of the employer. All service related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of the employee’s normal duties. 21.2 17.2 The notification of the employee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 clause 14.2(a) (Parental Leave). 21.3 17.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 (Job Protection). 21.4 clause 14.2(b) The provisions of this clause are separate from from, and in addition to to, normal unpaid leave provisions and it provisions. It is acknowledged that employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 19.1 Employees with 5 years five years’ continuous service with the current employer may apply for a one-off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months months, up to a maximum of twelve 12 months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- by-case basis and granted at the discretion of the employer. All service related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of the employee’s normal duties. 21.2 19.2 The notification of the employee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 clause 15.2 (a) (Parental Leave). 21.3 19.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 clause 15.2 (Job Protectionb). 21.4 The provisions of this clause are separate from and in addition to normal unpaid leave provisions and it is acknowledged that employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 19.1 Employees with 5 years continuous service with the current employer Employer may apply for a one-off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months up to a maximum of twelve months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- by-case basis and granted at the discretion of the employerEmployer. All service related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of normal duties. 21.2 19.2 The notification of the employeeEmployee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 15.7 (Parental Leave). 21.3 19.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 (Job Protection).15.9.1 21.4 19.4 The provisions of this clause Clause are separate from and in addition to normal unpaid leave provisions and it is acknowledged that employees Employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 18.1 Employees with 5 years continuous service with the current employer may apply for a one-one- off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months up to a maximum of twelve months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- by-case basis and granted at the discretion of the employer. There will be no right of review. All service related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of normal duties. 21.2 18.2 The notification of the employee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 15.7 (Parental Leave). 21.3 18.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 (Job Protection).15.9.1 21.4 18.4 The provisions of this clause are separate from and in addition to normal unpaid leave provisions and it is acknowledged that employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 18.1 Employees with 5 years continuous service with the current employer may apply for a one-off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months up to a maximum of twelve months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- by-case basis and granted at the discretion of the employer. There will be no right of review. All service related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of normal duties. 21.2 18.2 The notification of the employee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 14.7 (Parental Leave). 21.3 18.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 (Job Protection).14.9.1 21.4 18.4 The provisions of this clause are separate from and in addition to normal unpaid leave provisions and it is acknowledged that employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 16.1 Employees with 5 years continuous service with the current employer may apply for a one-off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months up to a maximum of twelve months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- by-case basis and granted at the discretion of the employer. There will be no right of review. All service related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of normal duties. 21.2 16.2 The notification of the employee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 13.7 (Parental Leave). 21.3 16.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 (Job Protection).13.9.1 21.4 16.4 The provisions of this clause are separate from and in addition to normal unpaid leave provisions and it is acknowledged that employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.

Employee Release. 21.1 18.1 Employees with 5 years continuous service with the current employer may apply for a one-one- off continuous period of unpaid Employee Release for a period of three months up to a maximum of twelve months. Such application shall be considered on a case-by- by-case basis and granted at the discretion of the employer. There will be no right of review. All service service- related provisions/ benefits will be put on hold until resumption of normal duties. 21.2 18.2 The notification of the employee’s intent to return to normal duties will be the same as Clause 17.7 14.7 (Parental Leave). 21.3 18.3 Job protection provisions will be the same as in Clause 17.9.1 (Job Protection)14.9.1. 21.4 18.4 The provisions of this clause are separate from and in addition to normal unpaid leave provisions and it is acknowledged that employees may apply for unpaid leave at any time during their employment.