Extension of Leaves. (a) Employees who are entitled to leave pursuant to Clauses 19.1, 19.3 and/or 19.5 shall be entitled to an extended leave of up to an additional six months for health reasons where a doctor's certificate is presented. Such written request must be received by the Employer at least four weeks prior to the expiration of leave taken pursuant to Clauses 19.1, 19.3 or 19.5. (b) Where an employee is entitled to maternity leave pursuant to Clause 19.1, she shall be entitled to extend such leave by up to two months by taking a leave of absence without pay. During this extension the employee shall be responsible for full payment of all premiums for medical, extended health, dental and group life. (c) If an employee acts to extend her leave pursuant to this clause, then Clauses 19.9(b) and 19.8 shall apply but Clause 19.9(a) shall not apply.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
