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 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 all applications for leave of absence shall be made in writing to the Employer four (4) weeks in advance except in extenuating circumstances, in order that staff substitutions may be arranged. Applications shall indicate the date of departure and return. (c) In the case of leave of absence without pay of more than one (1) month’s duration, LTD coverage ends on the date the leave begins. Other benefits may be maintained for up to twelve (12) months, provided the Employee makes full payment of the premium cost, including the Employer’s portion if applicable. (d) With the exception of leave of absence for Union business, in the case of leaves of absence without pay in excess of one (1) month, Employees shall cease to accrue seniority, sick leave, annual vacation and service credits. The Employee’s 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. (f) Contributions to the Canadian Blood Services Pension Plan by the Employer and the Employee shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations under the Plan.

General Policies Governing Leaves of Absence. (a) Leave of absence without pay may be granted to an Employee at the discretion of 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 all applications for leave of absence shall be made in writing to the Employer four (4) weeks in advance except in extenuating circumstances, in order that staff substitutions may be arranged. Applications shall indicate the date of departure and return. (c) In the case of leave of absence without pay of more than one (1) month’s duration, LTD coverage ends on the date the leave begins. Other benefits may be maintained for up to twelve (12) months, provided the Employee makes full payment of the premium cost, including the Employer’s portion if applicable. (d) With the exception of leave of absence for Union business, in the case of leaves of absence without pay in excess of one (1) month, Employees shall cease to accrue seniority, sick leave, annual vacation and service credits. The Employee’s 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. (f) Contributions to the Canadian Blood Services Pension Plan by the Employer and the Employee shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations under the Plan.