Common use of Extended Leave of Absence Clause in Contracts

Extended Leave of Absence. A woman is “disabled by pregnancy” if, in the opinion of her health care provider, she is unable to work at all or is unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of her job or to perform these without undue risk to herself, the successful completion of her pregnancy, or to other persons. Pregnancy disability leave is available to probationary unit members upon the date of hire. Pregnancy disability leave is available to permanent unit members and will run concurrently with the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”). Pregnancy disability leave is for any period(s) of actual disability caused by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Where medically advisable, pregnancy disability leave may be taken for a reasonable period of time, up to four (4) months (or 88 work days for a full-time employee) per pregnancy. Leaves of absence taken in accordance with the Agreement may exceed four (4) months; however, nothing in this Agreement is intended to extend the provisions of pregnancy disability leave as allowed by law. Pregnancy disability leave does not need to be taken in one continuous period of time, but can be taken on an intermittent leave or reduced work schedule. A unit member may elect to use any accrued sick leave during the leave, and may also use any accrued vacation leave or other accrued paid leave during that period of time.

Extended Leave of Absence. A woman is “disabled by pregnancy” if, in the opinion of her health care provider, she is unable to work at all or is unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of her job or to perform these without undue risk to herself, the successful completion of her pregnancy, or to other persons. Pregnancy disability leave is available to probationary unit members upon the date of hire. Pregnancy disability leave is available to permanent unit members and will run concurrently with the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”). Pregnancy disability leave is for any period(s) of actual disability caused by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Where medically advisable, pregnancy disability leave may be taken for a reasonable period of time, up to four (4) months (or 88 work days for a full-time employee) per pregnancy. Leaves of absence taken in accordance with the Agreement may exceed four (4) months; however, nothing in this Agreement is intended to extend the provisions of pregnancy disability leave as allowed by law. Pregnancy disability leave does not need to be taken in one continuous period of time, but can be taken on an intermittent leave or reduced work schedule. A unit member may elect to use any accrued sick leave during the leave, and may also use any accrued vacation leave or other accrued paid leave during that period of time.