Extended Parental Leave Without Pay. An employee, who has completed nine (9) months service before the anticipated birth or adoption of a child is entitled to extend the total period of leave without pay to a maximum duration of two (2) years, to prolong pregnancy/maternity, adoption, spousal birth or parental leave, with seniority continuing to accumulate. During the extended parental leave period the Employer agrees to pay all hospital and medical and group life premiums. Vacation credits will not accrue during the extended period, however the total length of the leave will be counted for future entitlements. The vacation bonus and severance pay entitlement will not be reduced.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
