Leave of Absence for Maternity. A leave of absence for maternity or disability due to maternity is a qualifying absence under the federal Family/Medical Leave Act (FMLA). For an employee requesting leave for maternity or disability due to maternity, who qualifies under FMLA, the Board’s procedures for FMLA shall apply. If the leave of absence due to disability extends beyond the FMLA period of twelve weeks, an employee may use additional accrued paid leave to cover the absence. An employee who does not qualify under FMLA may use any accrued paid leave for absence due to maternity or disability due to maternity. A member has the option of requesting a leave of absence for maternity prior to or at the conclusion of her disability. However, if a member elects to request a leave of absence prior to her disability, she will not be granted sick leave during the leave of absence. Her unused sick leave will be held in abeyance until such time as she returns to active service. A member who is absent for disability due to maternity or on a leave of absence for maternity will be reemployed in an appropriate position as soon as a vacancy occurs after the request for reinstatement.
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