General Entitlement to Maternity Leave. a) Subject to the requirements of this clause an eligible Employee is entitled to 52 weeks unpaid Maternity Leave. i. Subject to the requirements of this clause an eligible Employee is entitled to 14 weeks Paid Maternity Leave that will form part of the 52 week unpaid entitlement; ii. The 14 week period of Paid Maternity Leave is inclusive of any public holidays falling within that time; iii. The period of Paid Maternity Leave can be extended by the Employee taking double the leave on a half-pay basis and its effect is in accordance with sub-clause 6.10.15. c) An Employee must take Maternity Leave in one continuous period with the exception of: i. Special Temporary Employment or Special Casual Employment pursuant to sub-clause 6.10.13. ii. Sub-clause 6.
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Samples: Industrial Agreement, Industrial Agreement, Industrial Agreement
