Common use of General Policies Governing Leaves of Absence Clause in Contracts

General Policies Governing Leaves of Absence. (a) Leave of absence without pay may be granted to an Employee at the discretion of the Employer. The Employee shall not work for gain during the period of leave of absence except with the express consent of the Employer. (b) Unless otherwise stated in this article, with the exception of bereavement leave, all applications for leave of absence shall be made in writing to the Employer, twenty-eight (28) calendar days in advance except in extenuating circumstances, in order that staff substitution may be arranged. The Employer shall endeavour to respond to the request for a leave of absence within fourteen (14) calendar days of the request by the Employee. Applications shall indicate the date of departure on leave of absence and the date of return. (i) In the case of leaves of absence without pay of more than one (1) month's duration, Employees may make prior arrangements for the payment of the full premium (Employer’s and Employee’s share) of those insured benefit plans specified in Article 18 in which they are currently participating. The Employee may choose to contribute to the Pension Plan for up to one (1) month. (ii) In the case of leave of absence without pay of one (1) month or less, regular premium deductions for insured benefits specified in Article 18 shall be made by the Employer from the Employee’s last pay cheque or from the first pay cheque of the Employee after return from such absence. The Employee may choose to contribute to the Pension Plan for up to one (1) month. (d) In the case of leaves of absence without pay in excess of one (1) month, Employees shall cease to accrue sick leave, annual vacation and service credits for pension purposes. The Employee’s anniversary increment date shall also be adjusted by the same amount of time as the leave of absence. (e) Employees shall not be entitled to Named Holidays with pay which may fall during any period of leave of absence without pay.

General Policies Governing Leaves of Absence. (a) Leave of absence without pay may be granted to an Employee at the discretion of the Employer. The Employee shall not work for gain during the period of leave of absence except with the express consent of the Employer. (b) Unless otherwise stated in this article, with the exception of bereavement leave, all applications Applications for leave of absence shall be made made, in writing writing, to the Employer, twenty-eight (28) calendar days in advance except in extenuating circumstances, Employer as early as possible in order that staff substitution substitutions may be arranged. The Employer shall endeavour to respond to the request for a leave of absence within fourteen (14) calendar days of the request by the Employee. Applications shall indicate the date of departure on leave of absence and the date of return. (ib) In the case of leaves Except as provided in Article 20.01(c), where an Employee is granted a leave of absence without pay of more than one (1) month's a months duration, Employees may make prior arrangements for the payment and that Employee is covered by any or all of the full premium (Employer’s and Employee’s share) of those insured benefit plans specified in Article 18 in which they are currently participating. The 19: Prepaid Health Benefits, that Employee may choose to contribute may, subject to the Pension Plan Insurer’s requirements, make prior arrangement for up to one (1) monththe prepayment of the full premiums for the applicable plans. (iic) In For the case portion of leave Maternity Leave during which an Employee has a valid health-related reason for being absent from work and who is in receipt of absence without pay of one (1) month sick leave, EI SUB Plan Benefits, STD or less, regular LTD; benefit plan premium deductions for insured benefits specified in Article 18 payments shall be made by administered in the Employer from the Employee’s last pay cheque or from the first pay cheque of the same fashion as an Employee after return from such absence. The Employee may choose absent due to contribute to the Pension Plan for up to one (1) monthillness. (d) In Vacation accrual and time counted towards achieving another increment for the portion of Maternity Leave during which the Employee has a valid health- related reason for being absent from work and who is in receipt of sick leave, EI SUB Plan Benefits, STD or LTD, shall be administered in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement. (e) With the exception of a leave of absence for Union or Local business, in the case of leaves a leave of absence without pay in excess of one (1) month, Employees shall cease to accrue sick leave, annual leave and earned vacation and service credits for pension purposesto the extent that such leave exceeds one month. The Employee’s anniversary increment date shall also be adjusted by the same amount of time as the leave of absencetime. (ef) Employees shall not be entitled to Named Holidays with pay which may fall during any the period of leave of absence absence. (g) During an Employee’s leave of absence, the Employee may work as a Casual Employee with the Employer without payadversely affecting the Employee’s reinstatement to the position from which the Employee is on leave.

General Policies Governing Leaves of Absence. (a) Leave of absence without pay may be granted to an Employee at the discretion of the Employer. The Employee shall not work for gain during the period of leave of absence except with the express consent of the Employer. (b) Unless otherwise stated in this article, with the exception of bereavement leave, all applications Applications for leave of absence shall be made made, in writing writing, to the Employer, twenty-eight (28) calendar days in advance except in extenuating circumstances, Employer as early as possible in order that staff substitution substitutions may be arranged. The Employer shall endeavour to respond to the request for a leave of absence within fourteen (14) calendar days of the request by the Employee. Applications shall indicate the date of departure on leave of absence and the date of return. (ib) In the case of leaves Except as provided in Article 21.12(c), where an Employee is granted a leave of absence without pay of more than one (1) month's a months duration, Employees may make prior arrangements for the payment and that Employee is covered by any or all of the full premium (Employer’s and Employee’s share) of those insured benefit plans specified in Article 18 in which they are currently participating. The 20, that Employee may choose to contribute may, subject to the Pension Plan Insurer’s requirements, make prior arrangement for up to one (1) monththe prepayment of the full premiums for the applicable plans. (iic) In For the case portion of leave Maternity Leave during which an Employee has a valid health- related reason for being absent from work and who is in receipt of absence without pay of one (1) month or less, regular sick leave; benefit plan premium deductions for insured benefits specified in Article 18 payments shall be made by administered in the Employer from the Employee’s last pay cheque or from the first pay cheque of the same fashion as an Employee after return from such absence. The Employee may choose absent due to contribute to the Pension Plan for up to one (1) monthillness. (d) In Vacation accrual and time counted towards achieving another increment for the portion of Maternity Leave during which the Employee has a valid health-related reason for being absent from work and who is in receipt of sick leave, shall be administered in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement. (e) With the exception of a leave of absence for Union business, in the case of leaves a leave of absence without pay in excess of one (1) month, Employees shall cease to accrue sick leave, annual leave and earned vacation and service credits for pension purposesto the extent that such leave exceeds one (1) month. The Employee’s anniversary increment date shall also be adjusted by the same amount of time as the leave of absencetime. (ef) Employees shall not be entitled to Named Holidays with pay which may fall during any the period of leave of absence absence. (g) During an Employee’s Leave of Absence, the Employee may work as a Casual Employee with the Employer without payadversely affecting the Employee’s reinstatement to the position from which the Employee is on leave. (h) In reinstating an Employee under Articles 21.03(c) or 21.04(a), the Employer will consult with the Employee over possible suitable placements.

General Policies Governing Leaves of Absence. (a) Leave of absence without pay may be granted to an Employee at the discretion of the Employer. The Employee shall not work for gain during the period of leave of absence except with the express consent of the Employer. (b) Unless otherwise stated in this article, with the exception of bereavement leave, all applications Applications for leave of absence shall be made made, in writing writing, to the Employer, twenty-eight (28) calendar days in advance except in extenuating circumstances, Employer as early as possible in order that staff substitution substitutions may be arranged. The Employer shall endeavour to respond to the request for a leave of absence within fourteen (14) calendar days of the request by the Employee. Applications shall indicate the date of departure on leave of absence and the date of return. (ib) In the case of leaves Except as provided in Article 22.08(c), where an Employee is granted a leave of absence without pay of more than one (1) month's a months duration, Employees may make prior arrangements for the payment and that Employee is covered by any or all of the full premium (Employer’s and Employee’s share) of those insured benefit plans specified in Article 18 in which they are currently participating. The 21, that Employee may choose to contribute may, subject to the Pension Plan Insurer’s requirements, make prior arrangement for up to one (1) monththe prepayment of the full premiums for the applicable plans. (iic) In For the case portion of leave Maternity Leave during which an Employee has a valid health-related reason for being absent from work and who is in receipt of absence without pay of one (1) month sick leave, UIC SUB Plan Benefits, STD or less, regular LTD; benefit plan premium deductions for insured benefits specified in Article 18 payments shall be made by administered in the Employer from the Employee’s last pay cheque or from the first pay cheque of the same fashion as an Employee after return from such absence. The Employee may choose absent due to contribute to the Pension Plan for up to one (1) monthillness. (d) In Vacation accrual and time counted towards achieving another increment for the portion of Maternity Leave during which the Employee has a valid health-related reason for being absent from work and who is in receipt of sick leave, UIC SUB Plan Benefits, STD or LTD, shall be administered in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement. (e) With the exception of a leave of absence for Union business, in the case of leaves a leave of absence without pay in excess of one (1) month, Employees shall cease to accrue sick leave, annual leave and earned vacation and service credits for pension purposesto the extent that such leave exceeds one (1) month. The Employee’s anniversary increment date shall also be adjusted by the same amount of time as the leave of absencetime. (ef) Employees shall not be entitled to Named Holidays with pay which may fall during any the period of leave of absence without payabsence.

General Policies Governing Leaves of Absence. (a) Leave of absence without pay may be granted to an Employee at the discretion of the Employer. The Employee shall not work for gain during the period of leave of absence except with the express consent of the Employer. (b) Unless otherwise stated in this article, with the exception of bereavement leave, all applications Applications for leave of absence shall be made made, in writing writing, to the Employer, twenty-eight (28) calendar days in advance except in extenuating circumstances, Employer as early as possible in order that staff substitution substitutions may be arranged. The Employer shall endeavour to respond to the request for a leave of absence within fourteen (14) calendar days of the request by the Employee. Applications shall indicate the date of departure on leave of absence and the date of return. (ib) In the case of leaves Except as provided in Article 20.01(c), where an Employee is granted a leave of absence without pay of more than one (1) month's a months duration, Employees may make prior arrangements for the payment and that Employee is covered by any or all of the full premium (Employer’s and Employee’s share) of those insured benefit plans specified in Article 18 in which they are currently participating. The 19: Prepaid Health Benefits, that Employee may choose to contribute may, subject to the Pension Plan Insurer’s requirements, make prior arrangement for up to one (1) monththe prepayment of the full premiums for the applicable plans. (iic) In For the case portion of leave Maternity Leave during which an Employee has a valid health-related reason for being absent from work and who is in receipt of absence without pay of one (1) month sick leave, EI SUB Plan Benefits, STD or less, regular LTD; benefit plan premium deductions for insured benefits specified in Article 18 payments shall be made by administered in the Employer from the Employee’s last pay cheque or from the first pay cheque of the same fashion as an Employee after return from such absence. The Employee may choose absent due to contribute to the Pension Plan for up to one (1) monthillness. (d) In Vacation accrual and time counted towards achieving another increment for the portion of Maternity Leave during which the Employee has a valid health- related reason for being absent from work and who is in receipt of sick leave, EI SUB Plan Benefits, STD or LTD, shall be administered in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement. (e) With the exception of a leave of absence for Union or Local business, in the case of leaves a leave of absence without pay in excess of one (1) month, Employees shall cease to accrue sick leave, annual leave and earned vacation and service credits for pension purposesto the extent that such leave exceeds one month. The Employee’s anniversary increment date shall also be adjusted by the same amount of time as the leave of absencetime. (ef) Employees shall not be entitled to Named Holidays with pay which may fall during any the period of leave of absence absence. (g) During an Employee’s leave of absence, the Employee may work as a Casual Employee with the Employer without payadversely affecting the Employee’s reinstatement to the position from which the Employee is on leave. (h) In reinstating an Employee under Article 20.04 or 20.05, the Employer will consult with the Employee and the Union over possible suitable placements and reinstate the Employee to a site suitable to the Employee, if possible. If that is not possible, the Employee will be reinstated to the Employee’s former position.

General Policies Governing Leaves of Absence. (a) Leave of absence without pay may be granted to an Employee at the discretion of the Employer. The Employee shall not work for gain during the period of leave of absence except with the express consent of the Employer. (b) Unless otherwise stated in this article, with the exception of bereavement leave, all applications Applications for leave of absence shall be made made, in writing writing, to the Employer, twenty-eight (28) calendar days in advance except in extenuating circumstances, Employer as early as possible in order that staff substitution substitutions may be arranged. The Employer shall endeavour to respond to the request for a leave of absence within fourteen (14) calendar days of the request by the Employee. Applications shall indicate the date of departure on leave of absence and the date of return. (ib) In the case of leaves Except as provided in Article 20.04 and 20.05, where an Employee is granted a leave of absence without pay of more than one (1) a month's ’s duration, Employees may make prior arrangements for the payment and that Employee is covered by any or all of the full premium (Employer’s and Employee’s share) of those insured benefit plans specified in Article 18 in which they are currently participating. The 21: Employee may choose to contribute Benefits, that Employee may, subject to the Pension Plan Insurer’s requirements, make prior arrangement for up to one (1) monththe prepayment of the full premiums for the applicable plans. (iic) In With the exception of a leave of absence for Union or Local business, in the case of a leave of absence without pay of one (1) month or less, regular premium deductions for insured benefits specified in Article 18 shall be made by the Employer from the Employee’s last pay cheque or from the first pay cheque of the Employee after return from such absence. The Employee may choose to contribute to the Pension Plan for up to one (1) month. (d) In the case of leaves of absence without pay in excess of one (1) month, Employees shall cease to accrue sick leave, annual leave and earned vacation and service credits for pension purposesto the extent that such leave exceeds one (1) month. The Employee’s anniversary increment date shall also be adjusted by the same amount of time as the leave of absencetime. (ed) Employees shall not be entitled to Named Holidays with pay which may fall during any the period of leave of absence absence. (e) During an Employee’s leave of absence, the Employee may work as a Casual Employee with the Employer without payadversely affecting the Employee’s reinstatement to the position from which the Employee is on leave. (f) In reinstating an Employee under Article 20.04(f) or 20.05(a), the Employer will consult with the Employee and the Union over possible suitable placements and reinstate the Employee to a site suitable to the Employee, if possible. If that is not possible, the Employee will be reinstated to the Employee’s home site, if possible. If the foregoing options are not possible, the Employee will be reinstated to the closest possible site to that Employee’s home site.

General Policies Governing Leaves of Absence. ‌ 17.01 When the employment of an employee who has been granted more vacation, sick leave or special leave with pay than he has earned is terminated by reason of his death, the employee shall be considered to have earned that amount of leave with pay granted to him. 17.02 When the employment of an employee with more than one (a1) year of service who has been granted more vacation, sick leave or special leave with pay than he has earned is laid off, the employee shall be considered to have earned that amount of leave with pay granted to him. 17.03 When an employee is in receipt of an extra allowance and is granted leave with pay, he is entitled during his period of leave to receive the allowance if the special or extra duties in respect of which he is paid the allowance were assigned to him on a continuing basis, and provided he returns from the leave to perform the special or extra duties, otherwise he is not entitled to the extra allowance, and any allowance paid during the period of leave must be repaid. 17.04 Upon the written request of an employee, the Employer shall inform the employee in writing of the balance of his special, sick and vacation leave credits as of the 31st day of March. 17.05 Leave of absence without pay may be granted to an Employee employee at the discretion of the EmployerEmployer if the employee has exhausted all of her vacation leave and banked time. The Employee shall not work for gain during the period of Such leave of absence except with the express consent without pay may be granted to a maximum of the Employertwo (2) months per fiscal year. (b) Unless otherwise stated in this article, with the exception of bereavement leave, all applications 17.06 Applications for leave of absence shall be made in writing to the Employer, twenty-eight (28) calendar days in advance except in extenuating circumstances, Employer as early as possible in order that staff substitution may substitutions shall be arranged. The Employer shall endeavour to respond to the request Applications for a leave of absence within fourteen (14) calendar days of the request by the Employee. Applications shall indicate the date of departure on leave of absence and the date of returnreturn to work. (i) 17.07 In the case of leaves an approved leave of absence absence, without pay of more than one thirty (130) month's days duration, Employees may an employee shall: (a) if the employee wishes to maintain coverage under the health benefits plans, she shall make prior arrangements for the direct payment of the full premium one hundred percent (Employer’s and Employee’s share100%) of those insured premiums for all benefit plans specified in Article 18 in which they are currently participating. The Employee may choose to contribute subject to the Pension Plan for up to one (1) month.insurer’s requirements; (iib) In the case of leave of absence without pay of one (1) month or less, regular premium deductions for insured benefits specified in Article 18 shall be made by the Employer from the Employee’s last pay cheque or from the first pay cheque of the Employee after return from such absence. The Employee may choose to contribute to the Pension Plan for up to one (1) month. (d) In the case of leaves of absence without pay in excess of one (1) month, Employees shall cease to accrue sick leave, annual special leave and vacation and service credits for pension purposes. The Employee’s anniversary the entire period; (c) an employee shall have her pay increment date shall also be adjusted by the same amount number of time as the calendar days equal to her length of leave and such date shall prevail thereafter; (d) an employee granted leave of absence. (e) Employees absence without pay shall not be entitled to Named Holidays a Designated Paid Holiday with pay which may fall during any period the authorized leave of absence. 17.08 Upon request of an employee, when the Employer rejects an employee’s application for leave, the reasons for the rejection shall be provided to the employee in writing forthwith. 17.09 Employees on leave of absence without pay.pay from the Employer including but not limited to the following, maternity leave (except as provided in Articles 21.03 A

General Policies Governing Leaves of Absence. (a) Leave of absence without pay may be granted to an Employee at the discretion of the Employer. The Employee shall not work for gain during the period of leave of absence except with the express consent of the Employer. (b) Unless otherwise stated in this article, with the exception of bereavement leave, all All applications for leave of absence shall be made in writing to the Employer, twenty-eight (28) calendar days in advance except in extenuating circumstances, Employer as early as possible in order that staff substitution substitutions may be arranged. The Employer shall endeavour to respond to the request for a leave of absence within fourteen (14) calendar days of the request by the Employee. Applications shall indicate the date of departure on leave of absence and the date of return. (ib) In An Employee who has been granted leave of absence of any kind and who overstays his/her leave without permission of the Employer may be considered to have terminated his/her employment. (c) Except as provided in clauses 22.03 and 22.04, in the case of leaves a leave of absence without pay of more than one thirty (130) month's calendar days’ duration, Employees may an Employee shall make prior arrangements for the payment of the full premium (Employer’s and Employee’s share) of those insured any contributory benefit plans specified in Article 18 in which they are currently participating. The Employee may choose to contribute to the Pension Plan for up to one (1) month. (ii) In the case of leave of absence without pay of one (1) month or less, regular premium deductions for insured benefits specified in Article 18 shall be made by the Employer from the Employee’s last pay cheque or from the first pay cheque of the Employee after return from such absence. The Employee may choose to contribute to the Pension Plan for up to one (1) monthplans. (d) In the case of leaves a leave of absence without pay in excess of one thirty (130) monthcalendar days, Employees an Employee shall cease to accrue sick leaveleave and earned vacation. An exception will be an unpaid leave of absence for Union business, annual vacation and service credits for pension purposesbut does not apply to nurses on temporary or long term work assignments with the Union or other labour organizations. The Employee’s anniversary increment date shall also be adjusted by the same amount of time as the leave of absenceabsence exceeds thirty (30) calendar days and the new increment date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Employees shall not be entitled to Named Holidays with pay which may fall during any period an unpaid leave of absence. (f) During an Employee’s leave of absence, the Employee may work as a Casual Employee with the Employer without adversely affecting the Employee’s reinstatement to the position from which the Employee is on leave. (g) Any request for a leave of absence without payshall be responded to within a reasonable amount of time, and in any event, within fourteen (14) days. (h) Permission for a leave of absence will not be unfairly withheld and where permission is denied, reasons shall be given.

General Policies Governing Leaves of Absence. (a) Applications for leave of absence shall be made, in writing, to the Employer as early as possible in order that staff substitutions may be arranged. Applications shall indicate the date of departure on leave and the date of return. (b) Except as provided in Article 22.03 and 22.04, where an Employee is granted a leave of absence of more than a month’s duration, and that Employee is covered by any or all of the plans specified in Article 21: Employee Benefits, that Employee may, subject to the Insurer’s requirements, make prior arrangement for the prepayment of the full premiums for the applicable plans. Failure to submit the premium payments will result in the Employer discontinuing benefit coverage for that Employee. (c) With the exception of a leave of absence for Union or Local business, in the case of a leave of absence in excess of one (1) month, Employees shall cease to accrue sick leave and earned vacation to the extent that such leave exceeds one (1) month. The Employee’s increment date shall also be adjusted by the same amount of time. (d) Employees shall not be entitled to Named Holidays with pay which may fall during the period of leave of absence. (e) During an Employee’s leave of absence, the Employee may work as a Casual Employee with the Employer without adversely affecting the Employee’s reinstatement to the position from which the Employee is on leave. (f) In reinstating an Employee under Article 22.04(f) or 22.05(a), the Employer will consult with the Employee and the Union over possible suitable placements and reinstate the Employee to a site suitable to the Employee, if possible. If that is not possible, the Employee will be reinstated to the Employee’s former position. (g) Leave of absence without pay may be granted to an Employee at the discretion of the Employer. The Employer and the Employee shall not work for gain during the period of leave of absence except with the express consent of the Employer. (b) Unless otherwise stated in this article, with the exception of bereavement leave, all applications . If a request for leave of absence shall be made is denied, the Employer will advise the Employee in writing to the Employer, twenty-eight (28) calendar days in advance except in extenuating circumstances, in order that staff substitution may be arranged. The Employer shall endeavour to respond to the request for a leave of absence within fourteen (14) calendar days of the request by the Employee. Applications shall indicate the date of departure on leave of absence and the date of return. (i) In the case of leaves of absence without pay of more than one (1) month's duration, Employees may make prior arrangements reasons for the payment of the full premium (Employer’s and Employee’s share) of those insured benefit plans specified in Article 18 in which they are currently participating. The Employee may choose to contribute to the Pension Plan for up to one (1) monthdenial. (ii) In the case of leave of absence without pay of one (1) month or less, regular premium deductions for insured benefits specified in Article 18 shall be made by the Employer from the Employee’s last pay cheque or from the first pay cheque of the Employee after return from such absence. The Employee may choose to contribute to the Pension Plan for up to one (1) month. (d) In the case of leaves of absence without pay in excess of one (1) month, Employees shall cease to accrue sick leave, annual vacation and service credits for pension purposes. The Employee’s anniversary increment date shall also be adjusted by the same amount of time as the leave of absence. (e) Employees shall not be entitled to Named Holidays with pay which may fall during any period of leave of absence without pay.

General Policies Governing Leaves of Absence. The following provisions are applicable to all leaves of absence except where expressly stated. (a) Applications for leave of absence shall be submitted in writing, to the Employer as early as possible in order that staff substitutions may be arranged. Applications shall indicate the date of departure on leave and the date of return. A false statement in an application for a leave of absence or neglect to return at the end of the leave granted may result in discipline up to and including dismissal of employment which shall be reported to the Union. (b) Leave of absence without pay for any reason which the Employer and the Employee agree upon, may be granted to an Employee at the discretion of the Employer. Such approval will not be unfairly withheld and where permission is denied, reasons will be given. Leaves of absence may be extended by mutual agreement between the Employer and the Employee. The Employee shall not work for gain during the period of leave of absence except with the express consent of the Employer. (bc) Unless otherwise stated in this articleXxxx leave entitlement, with the exception of bereavement leave, all applications for vacation entitlement and credit towards increments do not accrue during any leave of absence shall be made in writing to the Employer, twenty-eight (28) calendar days in advance except in extenuating circumstances, in order that staff substitution may be arranged. The Employer shall endeavour to respond to the request for a leave of absence within fourteen (14) calendar days of the request by the Employee. Applications shall indicate the date of departure on leave of absence and the date of return. (i) In the case of leaves of absence without pay of more than one (1) month's duration, Employees may make prior arrangements for the payment of the full premium (Employer’s and Employee’s share) of those insured benefit plans specified in Article 18 in which they are currently participating. The Employee may choose to contribute to the Pension Plan for up to one (1) month. (ii) In the case of leave of absence without pay of one (1) month or less, regular premium deductions for insured benefits specified in Article 18 shall be made by the Employer from the Employee’s last pay cheque or from the first pay cheque of the Employee after return from such absence. The Employee may choose to contribute to the Pension Plan for up to one (1) month. (d) In the case of leaves of absence without pay in excess of one thirty (130) month, Employees shall cease to accrue sick leave, annual vacation and service credits for pension purposescalendar days. The Employee’s anniversary increment date shall also Employees' seniority dates will not be adjusted altered by the same amount virtue of time as the a leave of absenceabsence of thirty (30) days or less, unless otherwise specified in this Article. (ed) Employees shall not be entitled to Named Holidays with pay pay, which may fall during any period of the leave of absence without pay. (e) During leaves of absence without pay of longer than thirty (30) calendar days, subject to approval by the Insurer(s), Employees may elect to maintain coverage of contributory plans specified in Article 30 (Health Benefits), provided that the Employee makes prior arrangements to pay full premium costs in a lump sum or on a monthly basis. Failure to remit the payment required above will result in cancellation of benefits. (f) When an Employee is on leave of absence without pay and is receiving Long Term Disability benefits the Employer will continue to pay the Employer's share of Alberta Health Care premiums for a period not exceeding eighteen (18) months from the beginning of Long Term Disability provided that the Employee makes prior arrangements with the Employer for the payment of the Employee's share of Alberta Health Care premiums. Failure by an Employee to submit her portion will result in the Employer discontinuing premium payments for that Employee. (g) Application for leave of absence for more than a period of twelve

General Policies Governing Leaves of Absence. Leaves With Pay 17.01 When the employment of an employee who has been granted more vacation, sick leave or special leave with pay than he has earned is terminated by reason of his death, the employee shall be considered to have earned that amount of leave with pay granted to him. 17.02 When the employment of an employee with more than one (1) year of service who has been granted more vacation, sick leave or special leave with pay than he has earned is laid off, the employee shall be considered to have earned that amount of leave with pay granted to him. 17.03 When an employee is in receipt of an extra allowance and is granted leave with pay, he is entitled during his period of leave to receive the allowance if the special or extra duties in respect of which he is paid the allowance were assigned to him on a continuing basis, and provided he returns from the leave to perform the special or extra duties, otherwise he is not entitled to the extra allowance, and any allowance paid during the period of leave must be repaid. 17.04 During the month of May in each year the Employer shall inform each employee in the Bargaining Unit in writing of the balance of his special, sick and vacation leave credits as of the 31st day of March. 17.05 If, at the end of the fiscal year, an employee’s entitlement to vacation leave with pay includes a fractional entitlement of less or more than one-half (1/2) day the entitlement shall be increased as follows: (a) to a half day if the fractional entitlement is less than one-half (1/2) day; (b) to a full day if the fractional entitlement is more than one-half (1/2) day. 17.06 Leave of absence without pay may be granted to an Employee employee at the discretion of the Employer. The Employee shall not work for gain during the period of leave of absence except with the express consent of the Employer. (b) Unless otherwise stated in this article, with the exception of bereavement leave, all applications 17.07 Applications for leave of absence shall be made in writing to the Employer, twenty-eight (28) calendar days in advance except in extenuating circumstances, Employer as early as possible in order that staff substitution may substitutions shall be arranged. The Employer shall endeavour to respond to the request Applications for a leave of absence within fourteen (14) calendar days of the request by the Employee. Applications shall indicate the date of departure on leave of absence and the date of returnreturn to work. (i) 17.08 In the case of leaves an approved leave of absence absence, without pay of more than one thirty (130) month's days duration, Employees may an employee shall: (a) if the employee wishes to maintain coverage under the health benefits plans, she shall make prior arrangements for the direct payment of the full premium one hundred percent (Employer’s and Employee’s share100%) of those insured premiums for all benefit plans specified in Article 18 in which they are currently participating. The Employee may choose to contribute subject to the Pension Plan for up to one (1) month.insurer’s requirements; (iib) In the case of leave of absence without pay of one (1) month or less, regular premium deductions for insured benefits specified in Article 18 shall be made by the Employer from the Employee’s last pay cheque or from the first pay cheque of the Employee after return from such absence. The Employee may choose to contribute to the Pension Plan for up to one (1) month. (d) In the case of leaves of absence without pay in excess of one (1) month, Employees shall cease to accrue sick leave, annual and vacation and service credits for pension purposes. The Employee’s anniversary the entire period; (c) an employee shall have her pay increment date shall also be adjusted by the same amount number of time as the calendar days equal to her length of leave and such date shall prevail thereafter; (d) an employee granted leave of absence. (e) Employees absence without pay shall not be entitled to Named Holidays a Designated Paid Holiday with pay which may fall during any period the authorized leave of absence. 17.09 Upon request of an employee, when the Employer rejects an employee’s application for leave, the reasons for the rejection shall be provided to the employee in writing forthwith. 17.10 Employees on leave of absence without pay.pay from the Employer including but not limited to the following, maternity leave (except as provided in Articles 21.03 A

General Policies Governing Leaves of Absence. (a) Leave of absence without pay may be granted to an Employee at the discretion of the Employer. The Employee shall not work for gain during the period of leave of absence except with the express consent of the Employer. (b) Unless otherwise stated in this article, with the exception of bereavement leave, all All applications for leave of absence shall be made in writing to the Employer, twenty-eight (28) calendar days in advance except in extenuating circumstances, Employer as early as possible in order that staff substitution substitutions may be arranged. The Employer shall endeavour to respond to the request for a leave of absence within fourteen (14) calendar days of the request by the Employee. Applications shall indicate the date of departure on leave of absence and the date of return. (ib) In An Employee who has been granted leave of absence of any kind and who overstays his/her leave without permission of the Employer may be considered to have terminated his/her employment. (c) Except as provided in Articles 22.03 and 22.04, Iin the case of leaves a leave of absence without pay of more than one thirty (130) month's calendar days’ duration, Employees may an Employee shall make prior arrangements for the payment of the full premium (Employer’s and Employee’s share) of those insured any contributory benefit plans specified in Article 18 in which they are currently participating. The Employee may choose to contribute to the Pension Plan for up to one (1) month. (ii) In the case of leave of absence without pay of one (1) month or less, regular premium deductions for insured benefits specified in Article 18 shall be made by the Employer from the Employee’s last pay cheque or from the first pay cheque of the Employee after return from such absence. The Employee may choose to contribute to the Pension Plan for up to one (1) monthplans. (d) In the case of leaves a leave of absence without pay in excess of one thirty (130) monthcalendar days, Employees an Employee shall cease to accrue sick leaveleave and earned vacation. An exception will be an unpaid leave of absence for Union business, annual vacation and service credits for pension purposesbut does not apply to nurses on temporary or long term work assignments with the Union or other labour organizations. The Employee’s anniversary increment date shall also be adjusted by the same amount of time as the leave of absenceabsence exceeds thirty (30) calendar days and the new increment date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Employees shall not be entitled to Named Holidays with pay which may fall during any period an unpaid leave of absence. (f) During an Employee’s leave of absence, the Employee may work as a Casual Employee with the Employer without adversely affecting the Employee’s reinstatement to the position from which the Employee is on leave. (g) Any request for a leave of absence without payshall be responded to within a reasonable amount of time, and in any event, within fourteen (14) days. (h) Permission for a leave of absence will not be unfairly withheld and where permission is denied, reasons shall be given.

General Policies Governing Leaves of Absence. (a) Leave Requests for a leave of absence without pay may be granted to an Employee at the discretion of the Employer. The Employee shall not work for gain during the period of leave of absence except with the express consent of the Employer. (b) Unless otherwise stated in this articlewill, with the exception of bereavement leavewhere possible, all applications for leave of absence shall be made in writing to the Employer, twenty-eight Department Manager four (284) calendar days weeks in advance except that in extenuating circumstances, in order that staff substitution circumstances the time factor may be arrangedwaived or reduced. The Employer shall endeavour Except in exceptional circumstances the Department Manager will reply in writing to respond to the a request for leave of absence within five (5) days of receipt of the request. (b) Except as provided in Article 22.08(c), where an Employee is granted a leave of absence within fourteen (14) calendar days of the request by the Employee. Applications shall indicate the date of departure on leave of absence and the date of return. (i) In the case of leaves of absence without pay of more than one (1) month's a months duration, Employees may make prior arrangements for the payment and that Employee is covered by any or all of the full premium (Employer’s and Employee’s share) of those insured benefit plans specified in Article 18 in which they are currently participating. The 21, that Employee may choose to contribute may, subject to the Pension Plan Insurer’s requirements, make prior arrangement for up to one (1) monththe prepayment of the full premiums for the applicable plans. (iic) In With the exception of a leave of absence for Union business, in the case of a leave of absence without pay of one (1) month or less, regular premium deductions for insured benefits specified in Article 18 shall be made by the Employer from the Employee’s last pay cheque or from the first pay cheque of the Employee after return from such absence. The Employee may choose to contribute to the Pension Plan for up to one (1) month. (d) In the case of leaves of absence without pay in excess of one (1) month30 days, Employees shall cease to accrue sick leave, annual leave and earned vacation and service credits for pension purposesto the extent that such leave exceeds 30 days. The Employee’s anniversary increment date shall also be adjusted by the same amount of time as the leave of absencetime. (ed) Employees shall not be entitled to Named Holidays with pay which may fall during any the period of leave of absence absence. (e) During an Employee’s Leave of Absence, the Employee may work as a casual Employee with the Employer without payadversely affecting the Employee’s reinstatement to the position from which the Employee is on leave. (f) An Employee, upon return to work from a leave of six (6) months or more, shall be provided with appropriate re-orientation, the form and duration of which shall be determined in consultation between the Employee and the immediate supervisor.

General Policies Governing Leaves of Absence. (a) Leave of absence without pay may be granted to an Employee at the discretion of the Employer. The Employee shall not work for gain during the period of leave of absence except with the express consent of the Employer. (b) Unless otherwise stated in this article, with the exception of bereavement leave, all applications Applications for leave of absence shall be made made, in writing writing, to the Employer, twenty-eight (28) calendar days in advance except in extenuating circumstances, Employer as early as possible in order that staff substitution substitutions may be arranged. The Employer shall endeavour to respond to the request for a leave of absence within fourteen (14) calendar days of the request by the Employee. Applications shall indicate the date of departure on leave of absence and the date of return. (ib) In the case of leaves Except as provided in Article 22.01(c), where an Employee is granted a leave of absence without pay of more than one (1) month's a months duration, Employees may make prior arrangements for the payment and that Employee is covered by any or all of the full premium (Employer’s and Employee’s share) of those insured benefit plans specified in Article 18 in which they are currently participating. The 21: Prepaid Health Benefits, that Employee may choose to contribute may, subject to the Pension Plan Insurer’s requirements, make prior arrangement for up to one (1) monththe prepayment of the full premiums for the applicable plans. (iic) In For the case portion of leave Maternity Leave during which an Employee has a valid health-related reason for being absent from work and who is in receipt of absence without pay of one (1) month sick leave, EI SUB Plan Benefits, STD or less, regular LTD; benefit plan premium deductions for insured benefits specified in Article 18 payments shall be made by administered in the Employer from the Employee’s last pay cheque or from the first pay cheque of the same fashion as an Employee after return from such absence. The Employee may choose absent due to contribute to the Pension Plan for up to one (1) monthillness. (d) In Vacation accrual and time counted towards achieving another increment for the portion of Maternity Leave during which the Employee has a valid health- related reason for being absent from work and who is in receipt of sick leave, EI SUB Plan Benefits, STD or LTD, shall be administered in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement. (e) With the exception of a leave of absence for Union or Local business, in the case of leaves a leave of absence without pay in excess of one (1) month, Employees shall cease to accrue sick leave, annual leave and earned vacation and service credits for pension purposesto the extent that such leave exceeds one month. The Employee’s anniversary increment date shall also be adjusted by the same amount of time as the leave of absencetime. (ef) Employees shall not be entitled to Named Holidays with pay which may fall during any the period of leave of absence absence. (g) During an Employee’s leave of absence, the Employee may work as a Casual Employee with the Employer without payadversely affecting the Employee’s reinstatement to the position from which the Employee is on leave. (h) In reinstating an Employee under Articles 22.04(c) or 22.05(a), the Employer will consult with the Employee and the Union over possible suitable placements and reinstate the Employee to a site suitable to the Employee, if possible. If that is not possible, the Employee will be reinstated to their home site, if possible. If the foregoing options are not possible, the Employee will be reinstated to the closest possible site to that Employee’s home site.

General Policies Governing Leaves of Absence. (a) Leave of absence without pay may be granted to an Employee at the discretion of the Employer. The Employee shall not work for gain during the period of leave of absence except with the express consent of the Employer. (b) Unless otherwise stated in this article, with the exception of bereavement leave, all applications Applications for leave of absence shall be made made, in writing writing, to the Employer, twenty-eight (28) calendar days in advance except in extenuating circumstances, Employer as early as possible in order that staff substitution substitutions may be arranged. The Employer shall endeavour to respond to the request for a leave of absence within fourteen (14) calendar days of the request by the Employee. Applications shall indicate the date of departure on leave of absence and the date of return. (ib) In the case of leaves Except as provided in Article 22.05, where an Employee is granted a leave of absence without pay of more than one (1) a month's ’s duration, Employees may make prior arrangements for the payment and that Employee is covered by any or all of the full premium (Employer’s and Employee’s share) of those insured benefit plans specified in Article 18 in which they are currently participating. The 21: Employee may choose to contribute Benefits, that Employee may, subject to the Pension Plan Insurer’s requirements, make prior arrangement for up the prepayment of the full premiums for the applicable plans. Failure to one (1) monthsubmit the premium payments will result in the Employer discontinuing benefit coverage for that Employee. (iic) In With the case exception of a leave of absence without pay of one (1) month or less, regular premium deductions for insured benefits specified in Article 18 shall be made by the Employer from the Employee’s last pay cheque or from the first pay cheque of the Employee after return from such absence. The Employee may choose to contribute to the Pension Plan for up to one (1) month. (d) In the case of leaves of absence without pay in excess of one (1) monthUnion business, Employees shall cease to not accrue sick leave, annual vacation earned vacation, and service credits for pension purposes. The Employee’s anniversary increment date shall also be adjusted by the same amount of time as the incremental hours during an unpaid leave of absence. (ed) Employees shall not be entitled to Named Holidays with pay which may fall during any the period of leave of absence without payabsence. (e) During an Employee’s leave of absence, the Employee may request to work as a Casual Employee. If the Employer approves the Employee’s request, then the Employee’s work as a Casual Employee with the Employer shall not adversely affect the Employee’s reinstatement to the position from which the Employee is on leave.