Leave of Absence for Public Duties. (a) The employer recognizes the right of an employee to participate in public affairs. Therefore, upon written request, the Employer shall allow a leave of absence without pay and continued access to benefits in accordance with the Benefits Article, so that the employee may be a candidate in Federal, Provincial, or Municipal elections.
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Leave of Absence for Public Duties. (a) The employer recognizes the right of an employee to participate in public affairs. ThereforeEmployer, upon receiving a written request, the Employer shall allow a may grant an unpaid leave of absence without pay and continued access to loss of accumulated benefits in accordance with the Benefits Article, so that the an employee may be a candidate in Federalfederal, Provincialprovincial, or Municipal municipal elections.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Leave of Absence for Public Duties. (a) The employer Employer recognizes the right of an employee to participate in public affairs. Therefore, upon written request, the Employer shall allow a unpaid leave of absence without pay and continued access to loss of benefits in accordance with the Benefits Article, so that the employee may be a candidate in Federalfederal, Provincial, provincial or Municipal municipal elections.
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Samples: Collective Agreement