Extension of Parental or Adoption Leave. Parental leave or adoption leave for regular employees when granted for less than thirty-four (34) weeks may be extended for an additional period, so long as the combined time of the original leave and the extension does not exceed thirty-four (34) weeks. Such an extension must be for health reasons for the newborn child(ren) and will be without pay. A doctor's certificate is required. Benefit provisions under 23.1(g) shall apply.
Extension of Parental or Adoption Leave. If the child has a physical, psychological or emotional condition requiring an additional period of parental care, the employee is entitled to up to an additional five (5) consecutive weeks of unpaid leave, beginning immediately after the end of the parental or adoption leave. A doctor's certificate is required. Benefit provisions under 23.1(g) shall apply.
