Common use of Leave Due to Pregnancy Clause in Contracts

Leave Due to Pregnancy. 1. It is recognized that pregnant employees may desire a consecutive period of time for leave during and after pregnancy. It is further recognized that the pregnant employee may desire this leave to include periods of time during which she is not physically or mentally disabled as a result of the pregnancy, as well as any periods when she is so disabled. 2. When a pregnant employee desires a period of time for leave due to maternity reasons and to return to the employ of the Board at a future date, she must make written application to the Superintendent for a leave of absence without pay or benefits to be paid by the Board. This will not affect such employee’s rights under COBRA to continue benefits at her own expense. Such application must be accompanied by a doctor’s written statement, stating the approximate date of delivery. This leave of absence may become effective at any time during pregnancy, and must become effective no later than the last excepted date prior to delivery on which the employee will be physically or emotionally capable of performing all the duties and functions of her position, with said date to be established by a doctor’s written statement. To request the termination of a maternity leave, the employee must submit to the Superintendent of Schools by registered mail, return receipt requested, a written statement from her doctor certifying that she is able to resume her duties. This written statement shall be submitted no later than thirty (30) days before the beginning of the next school semester. Failure to submit this statement in a timely manner will result in loss of reinstatement rights for the next succeeding semester. The Superintendent of Schools may require verification of the statement. Reinstatement on the rolls shall occur no later than the beginning of the next semester immediately following the doctor’s certification and the employee’s notification that she is ready for assignment. For the purposes of this provision, the summer vacation period between school years shall not be considered a semester. 3. The maximum amount of leave granted for a maternity case shall be the remainder of the school year in which the leave becomes effective and one additional school year. When the employee elects to use the maximum amount of maternity leave provided, she shall inform the Superintendent of Schools in writing of her intention to return to service at least sixty (60) days before she expects to resume her duties. 4. The administration may initiate maternity leave for a pregnant employee in accordance with this contract provision and the law at any time during an employee’s pregnancy.

Leave Due to Pregnancy. 1. It is recognized that pregnant employees may desire a consecutive period of time for leave during and after pregnancy. It is further recognized that the pregnant employee may desire this leave to include periods of time during which she is not physically or mentally disabled as a result of the pregnancy, as well as any periods when she is so disabled. 2. When a pregnant employee desires a period of time for leave due to maternity reasons and to return to the employ of the Board at a future date, she must make written application to the Superintendent for a leave of absence without pay or benefits to be paid by the Board. This will not affect such employee’s rights under COBRA to continue benefits at her own expense. Such application must be accompanied by a doctor’s written statement, stating the approximate date of delivery. This leave of absence may become effective at any time during pregnancy, and must become effective no later than the last excepted date prior to delivery on which the employee will be physically or emotionally capable of performing all the duties and functions of her position, with said date to be established by a doctor’s written statement. To request the termination of a maternity leave, the employee must submit to the Superintendent of Schools by registered mail, return receipt requested, a written statement from her doctor certifying that she is able to resume her duties. This written statement shall be submitted no later than thirty (30) days before the beginning of the next school semester. Failure to submit this statement in a timely manner will result in loss of reinstatement rights for the next succeeding semester. The Superintendent of Schools may require verification of the statement. Reinstatement on the rolls shall occur no later than the beginning of the next semester immediately following the doctor’s certification and the employee’s notification that she is ready for assignment. For the purposes of this provision, the summer vacation period between school years shall not be considered a semester. 3. The maximum amount of leave granted for a maternity case shall be the remainder of the school year in which the leave becomes effective and one additional school year. When the employee elects to use the maximum amount of maternity leave provided, she shall inform the Superintendent of Schools in writing of her intention to return to service at least sixty one hundred twenty (60120) days before she expects to resume her duties. Failure to comply with this regulation shall be deemed an automatic resignation. 4. The administration may initiate maternity leave for a pregnant employee in accordance with this contract provision and the law at any time during an employee’s pregnancy.