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

General Provisions Governing Leaves of Absence. The following provisions are applicable to all leaves of absence except where otherwise stated. (a) Application for a leave of absence shall be submitted in writing to the Employer as early as possible. The application shall indicate the start and end dates for the leave of absence and the reason(s) for the leave of absence. (b) Approval of leaves of absence shall be at the discretion of the Employer and shall be subject to the efficient operation of the Employer but will not be unreasonably denied. The Employer shall respond in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days of the receiving an Employee’s application for a leave of absence. (c) An Employee who neglects to return at the end of the approved leave of absence shall be subject to clause 15.05. (d) An Employee shall not work for gain during a leave of absence without the written consent of the Employer. (e) An Employee wishing to extend their leave of absence shall submit such request in writing to the Employer as early as possible but no later than fourteen (14) calendar days, except in extenuating circumstances, in advance of the original end date of the leave of absence. The request for extension shall indicate the revised end date for the leave of absence. Approval of the extension of a leave of absence will be made pursuant to clause 25.01(b). (f) During an unpaid leave of absence: (i) An Employee shall not be entitled to Named Holiday pay. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, for example, a Full-Time Employee shall not be entitled to the holiday-in-lieu for a Named Holiday that falls within the unpaid leave of absence; and, (ii) An Employee shall not earn sick leave credits. (g) During an approved unpaid leave of absence, the Employer agrees to continue to pay the Employer’s share of the monthly benefit plan premiums for the month in which the leave of absence commences. Subject to the approval of the benefit plan carrier, an Employee may elect to continue their group benefit plan coverage during the leave of absence by notifying the Employer in writing of their request. If continued coverage is approved by the benefit plan carrier, the Employee must pre- pay the full monthly benefit plan premium prior to the first business day of each month during the leave of absence. Failure to make this payment shall result in cancellation of their coverage under the said group benefit plan during the leave of absence. For maternity leave only, the Employer will continue to pay the Employer share of the monthly benefit plan premiums for the period of the maternity leave during which the employee is considered medically ill as a result of their pregnancy.

General Provisions Governing Leaves of Absence. The following provisions are applicable to all leaves of absence except where otherwise stated.: (a) Application for a leave of absence shall be submitted in writing to the Employer as early as possible. The application shall indicate the start and end dates for the leave of absence and the reason(s) for the leave of absence. (b) Approval of leaves of absence shall be at the discretion of the Employer and shall be subject to the efficient operation of the Employer Employer, but will not be unreasonably denied. The Employer shall respond in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days of the receiving an Employee’s 's application for a leave of absence. (c) An Employee who neglects to return at the end of the approved leave of absence shall be subject to clause 15.05Clause 14.06. (d) An Employee shall not work for gain during a leave of absence without the written consent of the Employer. (e) An Employee wishing to extend their leave of absence shall submit such request in writing to the Employer as early as possible but no later than fourteen (14) calendar days, except in extenuating circumstances, in advance of the original end date of the leave of absence. The request for extension shall indicate the revised end date for the leave of absence. Approval of the extension of a leave of absence will be made pursuant to clause 25.01(b23.01 (b). (f) During an unpaid leave of absence: (i) An Employee shall not be entitled to Named Holiday pay. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, for example, a Full-Time time Employee shall not be entitled to the holiday-in-lieu for a Named Holiday that falls within the unpaid leave of absence; and, (ii) An Employee shall not earn sick leave income protection credits. (g) During an approved unpaid leave of absence, the Employer agrees to continue to pay the Employer’s 's share of the monthly benefit plan premiums for the month in which the leave of absence commences. Subject to the approval of the benefit plan carrier, an Employee may elect to continue their group benefit plan coverage during the leave of absence by notifying the Employer in writing of their request. If continued coverage is approved by the benefit plan carrier, the Employee must pre- pre-pay the full monthly benefit plan premium prior to the first business day of each month during the leave of absence. Failure to make this payment shall result in cancellation of their coverage under the said group benefit plan during the leave of absence. For maternity leave only, the Employer will continue to pay the Employer share of the monthly benefit plan premiums for the period of the maternity leave during which the employee is considered medically ill as a result of their pregnancy.

General Provisions Governing Leaves of Absence. The following provisions are applicable to all leaves of absence except where otherwise stated. (a) Application for a leave of absence shall be submitted in writing to the Employer as early as possible. The application shall indicate the start and end dates for the leave of absence and the reason(s) for the leave of absence. (b) Approval of leaves of absence shall be at the discretion of the Employer and shall be subject to the efficient operation of the Employer but will not be unreasonably denied. The Employer shall respond in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days of the receiving an Employee’s application for a leave of absence. (c) An Employee who neglects to return at the end of the approved leave of absence shall be subject to clause 15.05. (d) An Employee shall not work for gain during a leave of absence without the written consent of the Employer. (e) An Employee wishing to extend their leave of absence shall submit such request in writing to the Employer as early as possible but no later than fourteen (14) calendar days, except in extenuating circumstances, in advance of the original end date of the leave of absence. The request for extension shall indicate the revised end date for the leave of absence. Approval of the extension of a leave of absence will be made pursuant to clause 25.01(b). (f) During an unpaid leave of absence: (i) An Employee shall not be entitled to Named Holiday pay. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, for example, a Full-Time time Employee shall not be entitled to the holiday-in-lieu for a Named Holiday that falls within the unpaid leave of absence; and, (ii) An Employee She shall not earn sick leave credits. (g) During an approved unpaid leave of absence, the Employer agrees to continue to pay the Employer’s share of the monthly benefit plan premiums for the month in which the leave of absence commences. Subject to the approval of the benefit plan carrier, an Employee may elect to continue their group benefit plan coverage during the leave of absence by notifying the Employer in writing of their request. If continued coverage is approved by the benefit plan carrier, the Employee must pre- pay the full monthly benefit plan premium prior to the first business day of each month during the leave of absence. Failure to make this payment shall result in cancellation of their coverage under the said group benefit plan during the leave of absence. For maternity leave only, the Employer will continue to pay the Employer share of the monthly benefit plan premiums for the period of the maternity leave during which the employee is considered medically ill as a result of their pregnancy.

General Provisions Governing Leaves of Absence. The following provisions are applicable to all leaves of absence except where otherwise stated. (a) Application for a leave of absence shall be submitted in writing to the Employer as early as possible. The application shall indicate the start and end dates for the leave of absence and the reason(s) for the leave of absence. (b) Approval of leaves of absence shall be at the discretion of the Employer and shall be subject to the efficient operation of the Employer but will not be unreasonably denied. The Employer shall respond in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days of the receiving an Employee’s application for a leave of absence. (c) An Employee who neglects to return at the end of the approved leave of absence shall be subject to clause 15.05. (d) An Employee shall not work for gain during a leave of absence without the written consent of the Employer. (e) An Employee wishing to extend their leave of absence shall submit such request in writing to the Employer as early as possible but no later than fourteen (14) calendar days, except in extenuating circumstances, in advance of the original end date of the leave of absence. The request for extension shall indicate the revised end date for the leave of absence. Approval of the extension of a leave of absence will be made pursuant to clause 25.01(b). (f) During an unpaid leave of absence: (i) An Employee shall not be entitled to Named Holiday pay. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, for example, a Full-Time Employee shall not be entitled to the holiday-in-lieu for a Named Holiday that falls within the unpaid leave of absence; and, (ii) An Employee shall not earn sick leave credits. (g) During an approved unpaid leave of absence, the Employer agrees to continue to pay the Employer’s share of the monthly benefit plan premiums for the month in which the leave of absence commences. Subject to the approval of the benefit plan carrier, an Employee may elect to continue their group benefit plan coverage during the leave of absence by notifying the Employer in writing of their request. If continued coverage is approved by the benefit plan carrier, the Employee must pre- pay the full monthly benefit plan premium prior to the first business day of each month during the leave of absence. Failure to make this payment shall result in cancellation of their coverage under the said group benefit plan during the leave of absence. For maternity leave only, the Employer will continue to pay the Employer share of the monthly benefit plan premiums for the period of the maternity leave during which the employee Employee is considered medically ill as a result of their pregnancy.

General Provisions Governing Leaves of Absence. The following provisions are applicable to all leaves of absence except where otherwise stated.: (a) Application for a leave of absence shall be submitted in writing to the Employer as early as possible. The application shall indicate the start and end dates for the leave of absence and the reason(s) for the leave of absence. (b) Approval of leaves of absence shall be at the discretion of the Employer and shall be subject to the efficient operation of the Employer Employer, but will not be unreasonably denied. The Employer shall respond in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days of the receiving an Employee’s 's application for a leave of absence. (c) An Employee who neglects to return at the end of the approved leave of absence shall be subject to clause 15.05Clause 14.06. (d) An Employee shall not work for gain during a leave of absence without the written consent of the Employer. (e) An Employee wishing to extend their her leave of absence shall submit such request in writing to the Employer as early as possible but no later than fourteen (14) calendar days, except in extenuating circumstances, in advance of the original end date of the leave of absence. The request for extension shall indicate the revised end date for the leave of absence. Approval of the extension of a leave of absence will be made pursuant to clause 25.01(b24.01 (b). (f) During an unpaid leave of absence: (i) An Employee shall not be entitled to Named Holiday pay. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, for example, a Full-Time time Employee shall not be entitled to the holiday-in-lieu for a Named Holiday that falls within the unpaid leave of absence; and, (ii) An Employee She shall not earn sick leave credits. (g) During an approved unpaid leave of absence, the Employer agrees to continue to pay the Employer’s 's share of the monthly benefit plan premiums for the month in which the leave of absence commences. Subject to the approval of the benefit plan carrier, an Employee may elect to continue their her group benefit plan coverage during the leave of absence by notifying the Employer in writing of their her request. If continued coverage is approved by the benefit plan carrier, the Employee must pre- pay pre­pay the full monthly benefit plan premium prior to the first business day of each month during the leave of absence. Failure to make this payment shall result in cancellation of their her coverage under the said group benefit plan during the leave of absence. For maternity leave only, the Employer will continue to pay the Employer share of the monthly benefit plan premiums for the period of the maternity leave during which the employee is considered medically ill as a result of their pregnancy.

General Provisions Governing Leaves of Absence. The following provisions are applicable to all leaves of absence except where otherwise stated. (a) Application for a leave of absence shall be submitted in writing to the Employer as early as possible. The application shall indicate the start and end dates for the leave of absence and the reason(s) for the leave of absence. (b) Approval of leaves of absence shall be at the discretion of the Employer and shall be subject to the efficient operation of the Employer but will not be unreasonably denied. The Employer shall respond in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days of the receiving an Employee’s application for a leave of absence. (c) An Employee who neglects to return at the end of the approved leave of absence shall be subject to clause Clause 15.05. (d) An Employee shall not work for gain during a leave of absence without the written consent of the Employer. (e) An Employee wishing to extend their leave of absence shall submit such request in writing to the Employer as early as possible but no later than fourteen (14) calendar days, except in extenuating circumstances, in advance of the original end date of the leave of absence. The request for extension shall indicate the revised end date for the leave of absence. Approval of the extension of a leave of absence will be made pursuant to clause Clause 25.01(b). (f) During an unpaid leave of absence: (i) An Employee shall not be entitled to Named Holiday pay. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, for example, a Full-Time Employee shall not be entitled to the holiday-in-lieu for a Named Holiday that falls within the unpaid leave of absence; and, (ii) An Employee shall not earn sick leave credits. (g) During an approved unpaid leave of absence, the Employer agrees to continue to pay the Employer’s share of the monthly benefit plan premiums for the month in which the leave of absence commences. Subject to the approval of the benefit plan carrier, an Employee may elect to continue their group benefit plan coverage during the leave of absence by notifying the Employer in writing of their request. If continued coverage is approved by the benefit plan carrier, the Employee must pre- pay the full monthly benefit plan premium prior to the first business day of each month during the leave of absence. Failure to make this payment shall result in cancellation of their coverage under the said group benefit plan during the leave of absence. For maternity leave only, the Employer will continue to pay the Employer share of the monthly benefit plan premiums for the period of the maternity leave during which the employee Employee is considered medically ill as a result of their pregnancy.

General Provisions Governing Leaves of Absence. The following provisions are applicable to all leaves of absence except where otherwise expressly stated. (a) Application Applications for a leave of absence shall be submitted in writing to the Employer as early as possiblepossible in order that staff substitutions may be arranged. The application Applications shall indicate the start date of departure on leave and end dates the date of return. A false statement in an application for the leave of absence and the reason(s) for the leave of absence. (b) Approval of leaves of absence shall be at the discretion of the Employer and shall be subject to the efficient operation of the Employer but will not be unreasonably denied. The Employer shall respond in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days of the receiving an Employee’s application for a leave of absence. (c) An Employee who neglects or neglect to return at the end of the approved leave granted may result in discipline up to and including dismissal which shall be reported to the Union. Leaves of absence may be with or without pay. (b) A leave of absence shall without pay may be subject granted to clause 15.05. (d) An an Employee in the case of serious illness or accident to the Employee's immediate family or for any other reason which the Employer and Employee may agree upon. Employer approval of such leave of absence will be dependent on the demands of the operation. A leave of absence may be extended by mutual agreement between the Employer and the Employee. The Employee shall not work for gain during a the period of leave of absence without except with the written express consent of the Employer. (ec) An Employee wishing to extend their Sick leave entitlement, vacation entitlement and credit towards increments do not accrue during any leave of absence in excess of thirty (30) calendar days. Seniority will continue to accrue. (d) Employees shall submit such request in writing not be entitled to named holidays with pay, which may fall during the Employer as early as possible but no later leave of absence without pay. (e) During leaves of absence without pay of longer than fourteen thirty (1430) calendar days, except subject to approval by the Insurer(s), Employees may elect to maintain coverage of contributory plans provided that the Employee makes prior arrangements to pay full premium costs in extenuating circumstancesa lump sum or on a monthly basis. A failure to remit the payment required above, will result in advance cancellation of the original end date of the leave of absence. The request for extension shall indicate the revised end date for the leave of absence. Approval of the extension of a leave of absence will be made pursuant to clause 25.01(b)benefits. (f) During an unpaid leave of absence: (i) An The Employee shall not be entitled to Named Holiday pay. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, for example, a Full-Time Employee shall not be entitled to the holiday-in-lieu for a Named Holiday that falls within the unpaid leave of absence; and, (ii) An Employee shall not earn sick leave credits. (g) During an approved unpaid leave of absence, the Employer agrees to continue to pay the Employer’s share of the monthly benefit plan premiums for the month in which the on leave of absence commences. Subject to the approval in excess of the benefit plan carrierthree (3) months, an Employee may elect to continue their group benefit plan coverage during the leave of absence by notifying shall provide the Employer with twenty-eight (28) calendar days written notice, where possible, and shall in writing of their request. If continued coverage is approved by the benefit plan carrierany case, the Employee must pre- pay the full monthly benefit plan premium prior to the first business day of each month during the leave of absence. Failure to make this payment shall result in cancellation of their coverage under the said group benefit plan during the leave of absence. For maternity leave only, provide the Employer will continue to pay the Employer share of the monthly benefit plan premiums for the period of the maternity leave during which the employee is considered medically ill as a result of their pregnancy.with fourteen

General Provisions Governing Leaves of Absence. The following provisions are applicable to all leaves of absence except where otherwise expressly stated. (a) Application Applications for a leave of absence shall be submitted in writing to the Employer as early as possiblepossible in order that staff substitutions may be arranged. The application Applications shall indicate the start date of departure on leave and end dates the date of return. A false statement in an application for the leave of absence and the reason(s) for the leave of absence. (b) Approval of leaves of absence shall be at the discretion of the Employer and shall be subject to the efficient operation of the Employer but will not be unreasonably denied. The Employer shall respond in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days of the receiving an Employee’s application for a leave of absence. (c) An Employee who neglects or neglect to return at the end of the approved leave granted may result in discipline up to and including dismissal which shall be reported to the Union. Leaves of absence may be with or without pay. (b) A leave of absence shall without pay may be subject granted to clause 15.05. (d) An an Employee in the case of serious illness or accident to the Employee's immediate family or for any other reason which the Employer and Employee may agree upon. Employer approval of such leave of absence will be dependent on the demands of the operation. Leaves of Absence may be extended by mutual agreement between the Employer and the Employee. The Employee shall not work for gain during a the period of leave of absence without except with the written express consent of the Employer. (ec) An Employee wishing to extend their Sick leave entitlement, vacation entitlement and credit towards increments do not accrue during any leave of absence in excess of thirty (30) calendar days. Seniority will continue to accrue. (d) Employees shall submit such request in writing not be entitled to named holidays with pay, which may fall during the Employer as early as possible but no later leave of absence without pay. (e) During leaves of absence without pay of longer than fourteen thirty (1430) calendar days, except subject to approval by the Insurer(s), Employees may elect to maintain coverage of contributory plans provided that the Employee makes prior arrangements to pay full premium costs in extenuating circumstancesa lump sum or on a monthly basis. A failure to remit the payment required above, will result in advance cancellation of the original end date of the leave of absence. The request for extension shall indicate the revised end date for the leave of absence. Approval of the extension of a leave of absence will be made pursuant to clause 25.01(b)benefits. (f) During an unpaid leave of absence: (i) An The Employee shall not be entitled to Named Holiday pay. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, for example, a Full-Time Employee shall not be entitled to the holiday-in-lieu for a Named Holiday that falls within the unpaid leave of absence; and, (ii) An Employee shall not earn sick leave credits. (g) During an approved unpaid leave of absence, the Employer agrees to continue to pay the Employer’s share of the monthly benefit plan premiums for the month in which the on leave of absence commences. Subject to the approval in excess of the benefit plan carrierthree (3) months, an Employee may elect to continue their group benefit plan coverage during the leave of absence by notifying shall provide the Employer with twenty-eight (28) calendar days written notice, where possible, and shall in writing of their request. If continued coverage is approved by the benefit plan carrierany case, the Employee must pre- pay the full monthly benefit plan premium prior to the first business day of each month during the leave of absence. Failure to make this payment shall result in cancellation of their coverage under the said group benefit plan during the leave of absence. For maternity leave only, provide the Employer will continue to pay the Employer share of the monthly benefit plan premiums for the period of the maternity leave during which the employee is considered medically ill as a result of their pregnancy.with fourteen

General Provisions Governing Leaves of Absence. The following provisions are applicable to all leaves of absence except where otherwise stated. (a) Application for a leave of absence shall be submitted in writing to the Employer as early as possible. The application shall indicate the start and end dates for the leave of absence and the reason(s) for the leave of absence. (b) Approval of leaves of absence shall be at the discretion of the Employer and shall be subject to the efficient operation of the Employer but will not be unreasonably denied. The Employer shall respond in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days of the receiving an Employee’s application for a leave of absence. (c) An Employee who neglects to return at the end of the approved leave of absence shall be subject to clause Clause 15.05. (d) An Employee shall not work for gain during a leave of absence without the written consent of the Employer. (e) An Employee wishing to extend their leave of absence shall submit such request in writing to the Employer as early as possible but no later than fourteen (14) calendar days, except in extenuating circumstances, in advance of the original end date of the leave of absence. The request for extension shall indicate the revised end date for the leave of absence. Approval of the extension of a leave of absence will be made pursuant to clause Clause 25.01(b). (f) During an unpaid leave of absence: (i) An Employee shall not be entitled to Named Holiday pay. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, for example, a Full-Time Employee shall not be entitled to the holiday-in-lieu for a Named Holiday that falls within the unpaid leave of absence; and, (ii) An Employee shall not earn sick leave credits. (g) During an approved unpaid leave of absence, the Employer agrees to continue to pay the Employer’s share of the monthly benefit plan premiums for the month in which the leave of absence commences. Subject to the approval of the benefit plan carrier, an Employee may elect to continue their group benefit plan coverage during the leave of absence by notifying the Employer in writing of their request. If continued coverage is approved by the benefit plan carrier, the Employee must pre- pre-pay the full monthly benefit plan premium prior to the first business day of each month during the leave of absence. Failure to make this payment shall result in cancellation of their coverage under the said group benefit plan during the leave of absence. For maternity leave only, the Employer will continue to pay the Employer share of the monthly benefit plan premiums for the period of the maternity leave during which the employee is considered medically ill as a result of their pregnancy.

General Provisions Governing Leaves of Absence. The following provisions are applicable to all leaves of absence except where otherwise expressly stated. (a) Application Applications for a leave of absence shall be submitted in writing to the Employer as early as possiblepossible in order that staff substitutions may be arranged. The application Applications shall indicate the start date of departure on leave and end dates the date of return. A false statement in an application for the leave of absence and the reason(s) for the leave of absence. (b) Approval of leaves of absence shall be at the discretion of the Employer and shall be subject to the efficient operation of the Employer but will not be unreasonably denied. The Employer shall respond in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days of the receiving an Employee’s application for a leave of absence. (c) An Employee who neglects or neglect to return at the end of the approved leave granted may result in discipline up to and including dismissal which shall be reported to the Union. (b) A leave of absence without pay shall be subject granted to clause 15.05. (d) An an Employee in the case of serious illness or accident to the Employee's immediate family or for any other reason which the Employer and Employee may agree upon. Leaves of absence for any other reason which the Employer and the Employee agree upon, may be granted 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 a the period of leave of absence without except with the written express consent of the Employer. (ec) An Employee wishing to extend their Xxxx leave entitlement, vacation entitlement and credit towards increments do not accrue during any leave of absence shall submit such request without pay in writing to the Employer as early as possible but no later than fourteen excess of thirty (1430) calendar days, except in extenuating circumstances, in advance of the original end date of the leave of absence. The request for extension shall indicate the revised end date for the leave of absence. Approval of the extension Employees seniority dates will not be altered by virtue of a leave of absence will be made pursuant to clause 25.01(b)of thirty (30) days or less, unless otherwise specified in this Article. (fd) During an unpaid leave of absence: (i) An Employee Employees shall not be entitled to Named Holiday Holidays with pay. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, for example, a Full-Time Employee shall not be entitled to the holiday-in-lieu for a Named Holiday that falls within the unpaid leave of absence; and, (ii) An Employee shall not earn sick leave credits. (g) During an approved unpaid leave of absence, the Employer agrees to continue to pay the Employer’s share of the monthly benefit plan premiums for the month in which the leave of absence commences. Subject to the approval of the benefit plan carrier, an Employee may elect to continue their group benefit plan coverage fall during the leave of absence by notifying the Employer in writing without pay. (e) During leaves of their request. If continued coverage is approved absence without pay of longer than thirty (30) calendar days, subject to approval by the benefit plan carrierInsurer(s), Employees may elect to maintain coverage of contributory plans specified in Article 27, provided that the Employee must pre- makes prior arrangements to pay full premium costs in a lump sum or on a monthly basis. A failure to remit the full monthly benefit plan premium prior to the first business day of each month during the leave of absence. Failure to make this payment shall required above, will result in cancellation of their coverage under the said group benefit plan during the leave of absence. For maternity leave only, benefits. (f) When an Employee is on Long Term Disability benefits the Employer will continue to pay the Employer Employer's share of the monthly benefit plan 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 in a lump sum or on a monthly basis. 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 (12) months requires approval by a Director of Operations. (h) The Employee on leave of absence in excess of three (3) months, shall provide the maternity leave during Employer with twenty-eight (28) calendar days notice, where possible, and shall in any case, provide the Employer with fourteen (14) calendar days notice, of readiness to return to work or such shorter period of time as agreed between the Employer and the Employee, at which time the Employer will reinstate the Employee in the same classification with the same Full-time equivalency and where reasonable in the position held by the Employee prior to taking general leave. If the position from which the employee Employee is considered medically ill as a result of on leave no longer exists, the Employee shall exercise their pregnancyseniority rights pursuant to the Layoff and Recall Article.

General Provisions Governing Leaves of Absence. The following provisions are applicable to all leaves of absence except where otherwise expressly stated. (a) Application Applications for a leave of absence shall be submitted in writing to the Employer as early as possiblepossible in order that staff substitutions may be arranged. The application Applications shall indicate the start date of departure on leave and end dates the date of return. A false statement in an application for the leave of absence and the reason(s) for the leave of absence. (b) Approval of leaves of absence shall be at the discretion of the Employer and shall be subject to the efficient operation of the Employer but will not be unreasonably denied. The Employer shall respond in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days of the receiving an Employee’s application for a leave of absence. (c) An Employee who neglects or neglect to return at the end of the approved leave granted may result in discipline up to and including dismissal which shall be reported to the Union. (b) A leave of absence without pay shall be subject granted to clause 15.05. (d) An an Employee in the case of serious illness or accident to the Employee's immediate family or for any other reason which the Employer and Employee may agree upon. Leaves of absence for any other reason which the Employer and the Employee agree upon, may be granted 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 a the period of leave of absence without except with the written express consent of the Employer. (ec) An Employee wishing to extend their Xxxx leave entitlement, vacation entitlement and credit towards increments do not accrue during any leave of absence shall submit such request without pay in writing to the Employer as early as possible but no later than fourteen excess of thirty (1430) calendar days, except in extenuating circumstances, in advance of the original end date of the leave of absence. The request for extension shall indicate the revised end date for the leave of absence. Approval of the extension Employees seniority dates will not be altered by virtue of a leave of absence will be made pursuant to clause 25.01(b)of thirty (30) days or less, unless otherwise specified in this Article. (fd) During an unpaid leave of absence: (i) An Employee Employees shall not be entitled to Named Holiday Holidays with pay. Without limiting , which may fall during the generality of the foregoing, for example, a Full-Time Employee shall not be entitled to the holiday-in-lieu for a Named Holiday that falls within the unpaid leave of absence; and,absence without pay. (iie) An 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 27, provided that the Employee shall not earn sick leave creditsmakes prior arrangements to pay full premium costs in a lump sum or on a monthly basis. A failure to remit the payment required above, will result in cancellation of benefits. (f) Application for Leave of Absence for more than a period of twelve (12) months requires approval by a Director of Operations. (g) During an approved unpaid leave of absence, the Employer agrees to continue to pay the Employer’s share of the monthly benefit plan premiums for the month in which the The Employee on leave of absence commences. Subject to the approval in excess of the benefit plan carrierthree (3) months, an Employee may elect to continue their group benefit plan coverage during the leave of absence by notifying shall provide the Employer with twenty-eight (28) calendar days notice, where possible, and shall in writing any case, provide the Employer with fourteen (14) calendar days notice, of their requestreadiness to return to work or such shorter period of time as agreed between the Employer and the Employee, at which time the Employer will reinstate the Employee in the same classification with the same Full-time equivalency and where reasonable in the position held by the Employee prior to taking general leave. If continued coverage the position from which the Employee is approved by the benefit plan carrieron leave no longer exists, the Employee must pre- pay the full monthly benefit plan premium prior shall exercise their seniority rights pursuant to the first business day of each month during the leave of absence. Failure to make this payment shall result in cancellation of their coverage under the said group benefit plan during the leave of absence. For maternity leave only, the Employer will continue to pay the Employer share of the monthly benefit plan premiums for the period of the maternity leave during which the employee is considered medically ill as a result of their pregnancyLayoff and Recall Article.

General Provisions Governing Leaves of Absence. The following provisions are applicable to all leaves of absence except where otherwise expressly stated. (a) Application Applications for a leave of absence shall be submitted in writing to the Employer as early as possiblepossible in order that staff substitutions may be arranged. The application Applications shall indicate the start date of departure on leave and end dates the date of return. A false statement in an application for the leave of absence and the reason(s) for the leave of absence. (b) Approval of leaves of absence shall be at the discretion of the Employer and shall be subject to the efficient operation of the Employer but will not be unreasonably denied. The Employer shall respond in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days of the receiving an Employee’s application for a leave of absence. (c) An Employee who neglects or neglect to return at the end of the approved leave granted may result in discipline up to and including dismissal which shall be reported to the Union. Leaves of absence may be with or without pay. (b) A leave of absence shall without pay may be subject granted to clause 15.05. (d) An an Employee in the case of serious illness or accident to the Employee's immediate family or for any other reason which the Employer and Employee may agree upon. Employer approval of such leave of absence will be dependent on the demands of the operation. A leave of absence may be extended by mutual agreement between the Employer and the Employee. The Employee shall not work for gain during a the period of leave of absence without except with the written express consent of the Employer. (ec) An Employee wishing to extend their Xxxx leave entitlement, vacation entitlement and credit towards increments do not accrue during any leave of absence in excess of thirty (30) calendar days. Seniority will continue to accrue. (d) Employees shall submit such request in writing not be entitled to named holidays with pay, which may fall during the Employer as early as possible but no later leave of absence without pay. (e) During leaves of absence without pay of longer than fourteen thirty (1430) calendar days, except subject to approval by the Insurer(s), Employees may elect to maintain coverage of contributory plans provided that the Employee makes prior arrangements to pay full premium costs in extenuating circumstancesa lump sum or on a monthly basis. A failure to remit the payment required above, will result in advance cancellation of the original end date of the leave of absence. The request for extension shall indicate the revised end date for the leave of absence. Approval of the extension of a leave of absence will be made pursuant to clause 25.01(b)benefits. (f) During an unpaid leave of absence: (i) An The Employee shall not be entitled to Named Holiday pay. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, for example, a Full-Time Employee shall not be entitled to the holiday-in-lieu for a Named Holiday that falls within the unpaid leave of absence; and, (ii) An Employee shall not earn sick leave credits. (g) During an approved unpaid leave of absence, the Employer agrees to continue to pay the Employer’s share of the monthly benefit plan premiums for the month in which the on leave of absence commences. Subject to the approval in excess of the benefit plan carrierthree (3) months, an Employee may elect to continue their group benefit plan coverage during the leave of absence by notifying shall provide the Employer with twenty-eight (28) calendar days written notice, where possible, and shall in writing of their request. If continued coverage is approved by the benefit plan carrierany case, the Employee must pre- pay the full monthly benefit plan premium prior to the first business day of each month during the leave of absence. Failure to make this payment shall result in cancellation of their coverage under the said group benefit plan during the leave of absence. For maternity leave only, provide the Employer will continue to pay the Employer share of the monthly benefit plan premiums for the period of the maternity leave during which the employee is considered medically ill as a result of their pregnancy.with fourteen

General Provisions Governing Leaves of Absence. The following provisions are applicable to all leaves of absence except where otherwise stated. (a) Application for a leave of absence shall be submitted in writing to the Employer as early as possible. The application shall indicate the start and end dates for the leave of absence and the reason(s) for the leave of absence. (b) Approval of leaves of absence shall be at the discretion of the Employer and shall be subject to the efficient operation of the Employer Employer, but will not be unreasonably denied. The Employer shall respond in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days of the receiving an Employee’s 's application for a leave of absence. (c) An Employee who neglects to return at the end of the approved leave of absence shall be subject to clause 15.05. (d) An Employee shall not work for gain during a ·leave of absence without the written consent of the Employer. (e) An Employee wishing to extend their her leave of absence shall submit such request in writing to the Employer as early as possible but no later than fourteen (14) calendar days, except in extenuating circumstances, in advance of the original end date of the leave of absence. The request for extension shall indicate the revised end date for the leave of absence. Approval of the extension of a leave of absence will be made pursuant to clause 25.01(b)25.0l(b) . (f) During an unpaid leave of absence: (i) An Employee shall not be entitled to Named Holiday pay. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, for example, a Full-Time time Employee shall not be entitled to the holiday-in-lieu for a Named Holiday that falls within the unpaid leave of absence; and, (ii) An Employee She shall not earn sick leave credits. (g) During an approved unpaid leave of absence, the Employer agrees to continue to pay the Employer’s 's share of the monthly benefit plan premiums for the month in which the leave of absence commences. Subject to the approval of the benefit plan carrier, an Employee may elect to continue their her group benefit plan coverage during the leave of absence by notifying the Employer in writing of their her request. If continued coverage is approved by the benefit plan carrier, the Employee must pre- pre­ pay the full monthly benefit plan premium prior to the first business day of each month during the leave of absence. Failure to make this payment shall result in cancellation of their her coverage under the said group benefit plan during the leave of absence. For maternity leave only, the Employer will continue to pay the Employer share of the monthly benefit plan premiums for the period of the maternity leave during which the employee is considered medically ill as a result of their her pregnancy.

General Provisions Governing Leaves of Absence. The following provisions are applicable to all leaves of absence except where otherwise stated.: (a) Application for a leave of absence shall be submitted in writing to the Employer as early as possible. The application shall indicate the start and end dates for the leave of absence and the reason(s) for the leave of absence. (b) Approval of leaves of absence shall be at the discretion of the Employer and shall be subject to the efficient operation of the Employer Employer, but will not be unreasonably denied. The Employer shall respond in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days of the receiving an Employee’s 's application for a leave of absence. (c) An Employee who neglects to return at the end of the approved leave of absence shall be subject to clause 15.05Clause 14.06. (d) An Employee shall not work for gain during a leave of absence without the written consent of the Employer. (e) An Employee wishing to extend their her leave of absence shall submit such request in writing to the Employer as early as possible but no later than fourteen (14) calendar days, except in extenuating circumstances, in advance of the original end date of the leave of absence. The request for extension shall indicate the revised end date for the leave of absence. Approval of the extension of a leave of absence will be made pursuant to clause 25.01(b23.01 (b). (f) During an unpaid leave of absence: (i) An Employee shall not be entitled to Named Holiday pay. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, for example, a Full-Time time Employee shall not be entitled to the holiday-in-lieu for a Named Holiday that falls within the unpaid leave of absence; and, (ii) An Employee She shall not earn sick leave credits. (g) During an approved unpaid leave of absence, the Employer agrees to continue to pay the Employer’s 's share of the monthly benefit plan premiums for the month in which the leave of absence commences. Subject to the approval of the benefit plan carrier, an Employee may elect to continue their her group benefit plan coverage during the leave of absence by notifying the Employer in writing of their her request. If continued coverage is approved by the benefit plan carrier, the Employee must pre- pre-pay the full monthly benefit plan premium prior to the first business day of each month during the leave of absence. Failure to make this payment shall result in cancellation of their her coverage under the said group benefit plan during the leave of absence. For maternity leave only, the Employer will continue to pay the Employer share of the monthly benefit plan premiums for the period of the maternity leave during which the employee is considered medically ill as a result of their pregnancy.