Common use of Leave Plan Clause in Contracts

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local parties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall govern. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will not be accessible to the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Hospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's death, the funds will be paid to the employee's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of time.

Leave Plan. The Effective April the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Director of Nursing or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall shalt be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Director of Nursing, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. , All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may A nurse withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalDirector of Nursing or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time.

Leave Plan. The Effective March the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local parties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall govern. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will not be accessible to the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Hospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's death, the funds will be paid to the employee's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of time. The employee will be reinstated LO his or her former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the employee shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the employee's pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the employee is entering the pre- paid leave program in accordance with this Article of the collective agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested.

Leave Plan. The Hospital Centre agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax accordancewith Act Regulations, ,Section to enable them to take a one (1) )year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital Centre at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of purposeof the leave. The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the betweenthe local parties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12othertwelve <a) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the bythe employee,,the local Union and the HospitalCentre. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall govern. During the four (4) years year of salary deferral, of the employee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will not be accessible to the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which inwhich the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalCentre. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may payment-scheduleasmay be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. betweenthe Centre andthe employee All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years year of salary deferraldeferral benefits shall be kept whole. During the year of the leave, seniority will shall accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee shall become responsible for responsiblefor the full payment of premiums paymentof for any health and healthand welfare benefits in which inwhich the employee is participating. Contributions to .Contributionsto the Hospitals Centres of Ontario Pension Plan will Planwill be in accordance with accordancewith the Plan. The employee will not employeewillnot be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during eligibleto participateinthe planduring the year of the leave. An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalCentre. Deferred salary, plus accrued plusaccrued interest, if any, will be returned to returnedto the employee within employeewithin a reasonable period of periodof time. If the employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued Centre plusaccrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of employeewithina reasonableperiod the employee's death, the funds will fundswill be paid to paidto the employee's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to Centrewillendeavourto find a temporary replacement for the replacementforthe employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Centre is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the postponethe leave. The Hospital will Centrewill give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possiblereasonablypossible. The employee will have the employeewill option of remaining in the inthe Plan and rearranging the rearrangingthe leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out paidout to the employeewithin a reasonableperiod of time. The employee within will be reinstated to his or her former position unless the positionhas beendiscontinued, case the employee shall be givena comparablejob. Finalapprovalfor entry into the leaveprogramwill be subjectto the employee entering into a reasonable formal agreement with the Centre in order to authorize the Centre to make the appropriate deductions from the employee's pay. Such agreementwill include A statement that the employee is entering the leave program in accordancewith this Article of the collectiveagreement. The period of timesalary deferral and the periodfor which the leave is requested. The manner inwhich the deferred salary is to be held. The applicationfrom the employeeto the prepaid leave programwill be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Leave Plan. The Effective March the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan pian is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement intendedcommencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local parties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall govern. During the four (4) years 4)years of salary deferral, of the employee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will not be accessible to the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All Ail benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months 3)months notice is given to the Hospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held salary.held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's death, the funds will be paid to the employee's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of time. The employee will be reinstated to his or her former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the employee shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the employee's pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the employee is entering the leave program in accordance with this Article of the collective agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the employee to the Hospital to enter the prepaid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' ’ salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax IncomeTax Act Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local parties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall govern. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's ’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will not be accessible to the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferraldeferral benefits shall be kept whole. During the year of the leave, seniority will shall accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of the leave. The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for the premiumsfor any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee will not be eligible to participate in eligibleto participatein the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may withdraw from the plan at any given time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Hospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's ’s death, the funds will be paid to the employee's ’s estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will employeewill have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of time. The employee will be reinstated to his or her former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the employee shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave programwill be subjectto the employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the employee’s pay. Such agreement will include A statementthat the employee is entering the leave program in accordance with this Article of the collective agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the employee to the Hospital to enter the prepaid leave program will be appended to and part of the written agreement.

Leave Plan. The Effective March the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local parties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall govern. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will not be accessible to the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Hospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's death, the funds will be paid to the employee's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of time. The employee will be reinstated to his or her former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the employee shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions the employee's pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the employee is entering the leave program in accordance with this Article of the collective agreement. The period of salary and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application the employee to the Hospital to enter the prepaid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Leave Plan. The Effective March the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee subject to the following terms and conditions: . The plan is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Collective Agreement between The Ottawa Hospital and and its Local Expiry September Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local parties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall govern. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will not be accessible to the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months' notice is given to the Hospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee Collective Agreement between The Ottawa Hospital and and its Local Expiry September within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's death, the funds will be paid to the employee's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of time.. The employee will be reinstated to his or her former position unless the position has been discontinued; in which case the employee shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorise the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the employee's pay. Such agreement will include:

Leave Plan. The Effective March the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local parties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall govern. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will xxxx not be accessible to the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee shall become responsible for responsiblefor the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Hospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's death, the funds will be paid to the employee's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of time.. The employee will be reinstated to his or her former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the employee shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the employee's pay. Such agreement will include:

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Hospital Central Agreement -March Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. Hospital Central Agreement -March The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the nurse is entering the leave program in accordance with Article of the Collective Agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1I) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requestedfor the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full- time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time.

Leave Plan. The Effective April the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Director of Nursing at least six (6) s i x months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall governwill be reviewed by the Director of Nursing or her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Application for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalDirector of Nursing. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. , If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee her within a reasonable period of time. The nurse will be reinstated to her former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case she shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to the Hospital to make the appropriate deduction from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the nurse is entering the leave program in accordance with Article of the Collective Agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Act Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local parties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall govern. During the four (4) years year of salary deferral, of the employee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will not be accessible to the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years year of salary deferraldeferral benefits shall be kept whole. During the year of the leave, seniority will shall accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of the leave. The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Hospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates employmentresigns, is terminated or is laid off (laid off in excess of thirty (30) days, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, interest if any, any will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's death, ’s death the funds will be paid to the employee's ’s estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of time. The employee will be reinstated to his or her former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the employee shall be given a comparable job, Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the employee’s pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the employee is entering the leave program in accordance with this Article of the collective agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the employee to the Hospital to enter the prepaid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year 5)year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local parties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall govern. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will not be accessible to the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Hospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's death, the funds will be paid to the employee's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of time. The employee will be reinstated to his or her former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the employee shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the employee's pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the employee is entering the leave program in accordance with this Article of the collective agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the employee to the Hospital to enter the prepaid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement."

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year Iy)ear leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) 6 )months prior to the intended commencement date commencementdate of the program (i.e. the.program the salary deferral portion), stating the statingthe intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local parties. negotiations.The year for purposes of the program shall programshall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requestedfor other purposeswill be given the next level of priorityon the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for premiumsfor any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to .Contributionsto the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to returnedto the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will Hospitalwill endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will Hospitalwill give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the inthe Plan and rearranging the rearrangingthe leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within nurse a reasonable period of time. The nurse will be reinstatedto her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave programwill be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospitalto make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the nurse is entering the leave program in accordance with Article I of the Collective Agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held, The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Leave Plan. The Effective March the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is pian available to employees wishing to spread spread-four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with .with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local parties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall govern. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will not be accessible to the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is Is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if If any, shall shalt be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All Ail benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. , Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Hospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period period-of time. If the employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interestInterest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's death, the funds will be paid to the employee's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it It may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan Pian and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if If any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of time.The employee be reinstated to his or her former unless the position has been discontinued, which the employee shall be given a Job. for entry Into the program will be to the employee entering a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to the to make the appropriate deductions the employee's pay. Such agreement will Include:

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following fol- lowing the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes pur- poses of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums premi- ums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates nurse employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's nurse’s death, the funds will be paid to the employee's nurse’s estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement replace- ment for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interestinter- est, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable peri- od of time. The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agree- ment with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse’s pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the nurse is entering the leave program in accordance with Article the Collective Agreement. i The period of timesalary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be -The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agree- ment.

Leave Plan. The Effective March the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local parties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall govern. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will not be accessible to the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Hospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's death, the funds will be paid to the employee's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of time. The employee will be reinstated to his or her former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the employee shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the employee's pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the employee is entering the leave program in accordance with this Article of the collective agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the employee to the Hospital to enter the prepaid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of Iof one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time.

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of Iof one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves.requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full- time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will Hospitalwill endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time.

Leave Plan. The EffectiveApril the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave programpro- gram, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditionscondi- tions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Director of Nursing at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall governwill be reviewed by the Director of Nursing or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full- time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may A nurse xxx withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalDirector of Nursing. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, . if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time.. The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include:

Leave Plan. The Effective April the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' ’ salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Director of Nursing or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Director of Nursing, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's nurse’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalDirector of Nursing or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's nurse’s death, the funds will be paid to the employee's nurse’s estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time.. The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the prepaid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse’s pay. Such agreement will include:

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year Iy)ear leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full- time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months 3)months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Ifthe Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time.

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year I)year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time.

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months 6)months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall governWritten applicationswill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full- time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time.

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees wishing nurseswishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement intendedcommencement date of the program (i.e. i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose intendedpurpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the determinedby local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall programshall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allottedWritten applicationswill be reviewedbythe Chief NursingOfficer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. During Leaves requestedfor the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing educationwill be given priority. Applications for leaves requestedfor other purposes will be given the next level of priorityon the basis of seniority. Duringthe four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for heldfor the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee accessibleto her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during accumulateduring the period of periodof leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for becomeresponsiblefor the full payment of paymentof premiums for any health and healthand welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to Contributionsto the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will Planwill be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salaryDeferredsalary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to returnedto the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates employmentnurse terminatesemployment, the deferred salary deferredsalary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to returnedto the employee within nursewithin a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will Hospitalwill endeavour to find a temporary replacement for replacementfor the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will Hospitalwill give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the remaininginthe Plan and rearranging the rearrangingthe leave at a mutually agreeable time mutuallyagreeabletime or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salaryhavingthe deferredsalary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within nurse a reasonable period of time. The nurse will be reinstatedto her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, inwhich case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave programwill be subject to the nurseentering into agreement with the Hospitalin order to authorize the Hospitalto makethe appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the nurse is enteringthe leave program in accordance with Article of the Collective Agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. Hospital Central Agreement March The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospitalto enter the leave program will be appended to and form part of the agreement.

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1I) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. Hospital Central Agreement March All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months 3)months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salaryDeferredsalary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee Ifthe nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time.

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date commencementdate of the program (i.e. i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the statingthe intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local parties. negotiations.The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to Contributionsto the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to returnedto the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates employmentnurse terminatesemployment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to returnedto the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will Hospitalwill endeavour to find a temporary replacement for replacementfor the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the rearrangingthe leave at a mutually agreeable time agreeabletime or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within nurse a reasonable period of time. The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospitalto make the appropriatedeductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the nurse is entering the leave program in accordance with Article of the Collective Agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months 6)months prior to the intended commencement date commencementdate of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating portion),stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allottedWritten applicationswill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requestedfor other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for premiumsfor any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to Contributionsto the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee Ifthe nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to returnedto the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the rearrangingthe leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Finalapproval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriatedeductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the nurse is entering the leave program in accordance with Article of the Collective Agreement.

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. Le., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allottedWritten applicationswill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All Ail deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full- time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will Hospitalwill give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time.

Leave Plan. The Effective March the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years 4)years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local parties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall govern. , During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will not be accessible to the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the PlanThe employee's normal weekly earnings shall be determined by multiplying the employee's regular hourly rate his or her last day worked prior to the of the leave the employee's normal weekly hours, plus any wage increase or salary increment that the employee would be entitled to if he or she were not on parental leave. In addition to the foregoing the Hospital shall pay the employee ninety-three percent (93%) of his or her normal weekly earnings during the first two (2) week period of the leave while waiting to receive Unemployment Insurance benefits. The employee will does not be eligible have any vested right except to participate receive payments for the covered unemployment period. The plan provides that payment in respect of guaranteed annual or in respect of deferred remuneration or severance pay benefits are not reduced or increased by payments received under the disability income plan during the year of the leaveplan. An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Hospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within Credits for service and seniority shall accumulate for a reasonable period of time. If up to eighteen (18) weeks while an employee is on parental leave on the employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period basis of time. In case of what the employee's death, the funds will be paid to the employee's estatenormal regular hours of work would have been. The Hospital will endeavour continue to find pay the percentage in lieu of benefits and its share of the pension contribution for a temporary replacement for period of up to ten (10) weeks while the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the on parental leave. The Hospital will give register these benefits with the Unemployment Benefit Plan. Subject to any changes to the employee's status which would have occurred had he or she not been on parental leave, the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will have shall be reinstated to her former duties, on the option of remaining same shift in the Plan same department, and rearranging at the leave at a mutually agreeable time or same rate of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of timepay."

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1I) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local parties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of Iof one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall govern. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will not be accessible to the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Hospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's death, the funds will be paid to the employee's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of time.. HOSPITAL’S EXPIRING COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT’ UNLESS OTHERWISE

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local parties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall govern. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will not be accessible to the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Hospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's death, the funds will be paid to the employee's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of time. The employee will be reinstated to his or her former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the employee shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the employee's pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the employee is entering the leave program in accordance with this Article of the collective agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the employee to the Hospital to enter the prepaid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year Iy)ear leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requestedfor the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full- time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will Hospitalwill give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time.

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requestedfor the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full- time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will Hospitalwill give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time.

Leave Plan. The EffectiveMarch the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital at least six (6) months prior to priorto the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local parties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than applicationsthan spaces allotted, seniority shall govern. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will not be accessible to the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of commencementof the leave or in accordance with accordancewith such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the Duringthe year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee shall become responsible for responsiblefor the full payment of premiums for premiumsfor any health and welfare benefits in which inwhich the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may withdraw maywithdraw from the plan at any time during the duringthe deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Hospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates Ifthe employeeterminates employment, the deferred salary held by the bythe Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's death, the funds will be paid to the employee's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to Hospitalwill endeavourto find a temporary replacement for replacementfor the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will Hospitalwill give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will employeewill have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the rearrangingthe leave at a mutually agreeable mutuallyagreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of time.

Leave Plan. The Effective April the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: . The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part Part. of the Income Tax RegulationsPeculations , Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Director of Nursing at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. ; the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall governwill be reviewed by the' Director of Nursing or her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves required for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. . During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee nurse shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalDirector of Nursing. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice notice, as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee her within a reasonable period of time.. The nurse will be reinstated to her former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case she shall be given a comparable job. a Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into agreement with the in order to deductions from the nurse's pay. will include: Such agreement

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local parties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan Pian will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the nurse is entering the leave program in accordance with Article of the Collective Agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time.

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes purposes,of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall governwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Supervisor or designate. Leaves requestedfor the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full- time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time.

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local parties. negotiations.The year for purposes of the program shall programshall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal Joseph's Health Centre, Central nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requestedfor other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to Contributionsto the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to returnedto the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will Hospitalwill endeavour to find a temporary replacement for replacementfor the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will Hospitalwill give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the rearrangingthe leave at a mutually agreeable time agreeabletime or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospitalto make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the nurse is entering the leave program in The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Leave Plan. The Effective March the Hospital agrees to introduce a prepaid leave program, funded solely by the employee subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) 5 )year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local parties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month 12)month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall govern. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will not be accessible to the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the planpian. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may withdraw from the plan pian at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Hospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's death, the funds will be paid to the employee's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of time. The employee will be reinstated to his or her former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the employee shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the employee's pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the employee is entering the leave program in accordance with this Article of the collective agreement. The period of salary and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the employee to the Hospital to enter the prepaid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year 5)year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year Iy)ear leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local parties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall govern. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will not be accessible to the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Hospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's death, the funds will be paid to the employee's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of time. The employee will be reinstated to his or her former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the employee shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the employee's pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the employee is entering the leave program in accordance with this Article of the collective agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The letter of application from the employee to the Hospital to enter the prepaid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.“

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year Iy)ear leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of Iof one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full- time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the nurse is entering the leave program in accordance with Article I of the Collective Agreement. i The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall governwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full- time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time.

Leave Plan. The Effective April the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year 5)year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1I) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Director of Nursing or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Director of Nursing, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requestedfor other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan Pian will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalDirector of Nursing or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to returnedto the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time.

Leave Plan. The Effective March the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local parties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall govern. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will not be accessible to the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. .. The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Hospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the the' employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's death, the funds will be paid to the employee's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of time. The employee will be reinstated to his or her former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the employee shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be the employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the employee's pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the employee is entering the leave program in accordance with this Article of the collective agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the employee to the Hospital to enter the prepaid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Leave Plan. The Effective April the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' year’s salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Director of Nursing at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. i.e.; the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall governwill be reviewed by the Director of Nursing or her Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves required for other purposes be given the next level of priority on the basis of During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's nurse’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at beat the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. nurse All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee nurse shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalDirector of Nursing. Deferred salary, plus accrued interestInterest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued plusaccrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within nurse a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's nurse’s death, the funds will be paid to the employee's nurse’s estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred thedeferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of time.. been discontinued, which case she shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry Into the leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorire the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse’s pay Such agreement will include:

Leave Plan. The Effective April the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave programpro- gram, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditionscondi- tions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' ’ salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Director of Nursing at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall governwill be reviewed by the Director of Nursing or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's nurse’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary salary, is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalDirector of Nursing. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's nurse’s death, the funds will be paid to the employee's nurse’s estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse’s pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the nurse is entering the leave program in accordance with Article of the Collective Agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement. A nurse who is seconded from the Hospital to a bipartite or tripartite commit- tee/position involving the Health Sector or the Broader Public Sector shall be granted a leave of absence without pay for a period of up to five years. Notwithstanding Article there shall be no loss of seniority or service during such leave. Subject to the agreement of the agency to which the nurse is seconded, the nurse’s salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the hospital and the hospital shall be reimbursed for the full cost of salary and applicable benefits by the agency to which the nurse is seconded. The nurse agrees to notify the Hospital of her or his intention to return to work at least two weeks prior to the date of such return. NOTE (Note 1 applies to full-time nurses only) Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for paternity leave shall be continued in effect and added to the above provisions in such Collective Agreements. NOTE (Note 2 applies to full-time nurses only) Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for time off to study for College of Nurses examinations, to write registration examinations or exami- nations for courses of study related to employment shall be continued in effect and added to the above provisions in such Collective Agreements.

Leave Plan. The Effective April the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' ’ salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Director of Nursing or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Director of Nursing, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's nurse’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Hospitalof Nursing or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's nurse’s death, the funds will be paid to the employee's nurse’s estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time.. The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse’s pay. Such agreement will include:

Leave Plan. The Effective March the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee subject to the following terms and conditionscondition: The plan is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4( 4 ) years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital at least six (6( 6 ) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), ) stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local parties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August august the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall govern. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will not be accessible to the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is participating. participating Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Hospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's death, the funds will be paid to the employee's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of time.

Leave Plan. The Effective March the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee subject to the following terms and conditionsitions: The plan is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local parties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of Iof one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall govern. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will not be accessible to the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Hospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's death, the funds will be paid to the employee's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of time.

Leave Plan. The Effective March the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local parties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall govern. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will not be accessible to the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Hospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's death, the funds will be paid to the employee's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee as far in advance as practicable. , If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of time. The employee will be reinstated to his or her former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the employee shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the prepaid leave program will be subject to the employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the employee's pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the employee is entering the prepaid leave program in accordance with this Article of the collective agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the employee to the Hospital to enter the prepaid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement."

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requestedfor the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full- time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will Hospitalwill give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time.

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months 6)months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if anyifany, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full- time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time.

Leave Plan. The Effective March the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year I)year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local parties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall govern. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will not be accessible to the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee shall become responsible for responsiblefor the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Hospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's death, the funds will be paid to the employee's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will Hospitalwill give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of time. The employee will be reinstated to his or her former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the employee shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the employee's pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the employee is entering the leave program in accordance with this Article of the collective agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The letter of application from the employee to the Hospital to enter the prepaid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement."

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. Le., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requestedfor the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full- time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will Hospitalwill give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time.

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year Iy)ear leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall governwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for responsiblefor the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months 3)months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will Hospitalwill endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time.

Leave Plan. The Effective April the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year I)year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Director of Nursing or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date commencementdate of the program (i.e. i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Director of Nursing, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months 3)months notice is given to the HospitalDirector of Nursing or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of time.. The nurse will be reinstated to her or his position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include:

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), ) stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local parties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall govern. During the four (4) years year of salary deferral, of the employee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will not be accessible to the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years year of salary deferraldeferral benefits shall be kept whole. During the year of the leave, seniority will shall accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of the leave. The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Hospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's death, the funds will be paid to the employee's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of time. The employee will be reinstated to his or her former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the employee shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the pay. Such agreement will include A statement that the employee is entering the leave program in accordance with this Article of the collective agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the employee to the Hospital to enter the prepaid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time.

Leave Plan. The Effective May the Hospital agrees agreed to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee employee, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan Plan is available to employees of the bargaining unit wishing to spread four (4) years' year's salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital appropriate Department Head at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees in the bargaining unit that may be absent at any one time shall will be determined between the local parties. limited to one (1) per department, The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union and the Hospital, Written applications will be reviewed by the appropriate Divisional Vice President, or his designate. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall governLeaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal technician education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will not be accessible to the employee her until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the planPlan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall shalt be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. , The employee will employees not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may withdraw from the plan Plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalDepartment Head. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee employee, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's ’s death, the funds will be paid to the employee's ’s estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee her within a reasonable period of time. The employee will be reinstated to her former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case she shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program be subject to the employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the employee’s pay. Such agreement will include: a statement that the employee is entering the leave program in accordance with Article of the Collective Agreement: the period of salary xxxxxxxx and the leave period for which the leave is requested; the manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the employee to the appropriate Department Head to enter the prepaid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' ’ salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Act Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year 1)year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local parties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, ,the local focal Union and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall govern. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's ’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will not be accessible to the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferraldeferral benefits shall be kept whole. During the year of the leave, seniority will shall accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of the leave. The employee shall become responsible for responsiblefor the full payment of the premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may withdraw from the plan at any given time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Hospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's ’s death, the funds will be paid to the employee's ’s estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of time. The employee will be reinstated to his or her former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the employee shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the employee’s pay. Such agreement will include A statement that the employee is entering the leave program in accordance with this Article of the collective agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the employee to the Hospital to enter the prepaid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Leave Plan. The Effective March the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local parties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12I2) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall govern. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will not be accessible to the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee shall become responsible for responsiblefor the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Hospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's ’s death, the funds will be paid to the employee's employee‘s estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of time. The employee be reinstated to his or her former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the employee shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the employee’s pay, Such agreement will include: A statement that the employee Is entering the leave program in accordance with this Article of the collective agreement. The period of deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the employee to the Hospital to enter the prepaid leave program will be appended to and part of the written agreement."

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local parties. negotiations.The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, seniority shall governSupetvisor or designate. Leaves requestedfor the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full- time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates nurse employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the postponethe leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time.

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee , Full- time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates nurse employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time.

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date intendedcommencementdate of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the the' leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the determinedby local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Chief NursingOfficer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuingfurther formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requestedfor other purposeswill be given the next level of priorityon the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-timenurses shall become responsible for responsiblefor the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to Contributionsto the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salaryDeferredsalary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to returnedto the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to returnedto the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will Hospitalwill endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in remainingin the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the havingthe deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within nurse a reasonable period of time. The nurse will be reinstatedto her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave programwill be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreementwith the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospitalto make the appropriate deductionsfrom the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the nurse is entering the leave program in accordance with Article Iof the Collective Agreement.

Leave Plan. The Effective April the Hospital agrees a to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee subject to the following terms and conditions: y the nurse, subject The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary year’s over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LX III of the Income income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence ‘I sence following the four (4) years of o The nurse must make written year ab- salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital Director of Nursing at least six (6) months s prior to the intended commencement date of o the program (i.e. i.e.; the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year ear to August 3 1 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon u on by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more be Written applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall governwill be reviewed by the Director of or her designate. Leaves requested for the I pose o pursuing further formal nursing education WI given priority. Applications for leave!; requested for other will be given the next level of priority on the of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's nurse’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of o the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee nurse shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits of in which the employee she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee nurses will not be eligible to participate ate in the disability disa- bility income plan during the year of the t e leave. An employee may a A nurse x withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalDirector of Nursing. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within nurse, with- in a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's nurse’s death, the funds will be paid to the employee's nurse’s estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing drawing from the Plan and having an the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee her within a reasonable period of time.. er The nurse will be reinstated to her form unless the position has been discontinued, in case she shall be given a comparable Final approval for entry into the leave program will be to the nurse entering into a formal agree- ment with t e Hospital in order to the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse’s pay. Such agreement will include:

Leave Plan. The Effective April the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely solely-by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' ’ salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's nurse’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's nurse’s death, the funds will be paid to the employee's nurse’s estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. , The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time.. The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. approval for entry into the pm-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse’s pay. Such agreement will include:

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. Le., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Hospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparablejob. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the nurse is entering the leave program in accordance with Article I I of the Collective Agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Leave Plan. The Effective March the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' ’ salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local parties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall govern. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's ’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will not be accessible to the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Hospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's ’s death, the funds will be paid to the employee's ’s estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of time. The employee will be reinstated to his or her former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the employee shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the employee’s pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the employee is entering the leave program in accordance with this Article of the collective agreement.

Leave Plan. The Effective April the Hospital agrees to introduce a prepaid leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' ’ salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's nurse’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Hospital. Chief Nursing Officer or Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's nurse’s death, the funds will be paid to the employee's nurse’s estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time.. The nurse will be reinstated to her or his position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the pm-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse’s pay. Such agreement will include:

Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees availableto nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to applicationto the Hospital at Executive Directorat least six (6) months 6)months prior to the intended commencement intendedcommencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that Five (5) nurses may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local partiesanyone time. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, nurse. Written application will be reviewed by the local Union and Executive Director or her designate. Leaves requested for the Hospitalof pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall governApplications for leaves required for other purposes will be given the next level of priorityon the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, twenty percent (20%) of the employee's nurse’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leavenurse. The employee nurse shall become responsible for responsiblefor the full payment of premiums for paymentof premiumsfor any health Health and welfare Welfare benefits in which the employee she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan pension plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee nurse will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan Disability Income Plan during the year period of the leaveabsence. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months’ notice is given to the HospitalExecutive Director. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary deferredsalary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within nursewithin a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's nurse’s death, the funds will be paid to the employee's nurse’s estate. The Hospital nurse will endeavour be reinstated to find her former district. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a temporary replacement formal agreement with the employer in order to authorizethe Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse’s pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the nurse is entering the leave program in accordance with Article of the Collective Agreement, The period of salary deferral and the period for which the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital leave is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leaverequested. The Hospital will give letter of application from the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will have nurse to the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging Employer to enter the leave at a mutually agreeable time or program will be appended to and form part of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of timewritten agreement.

Leave Plan. The Effective April the Hospital agrees to introduce a prepaid leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' ’ salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's nurse’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's nurse’s death, the funds will be paid to the employee's nurse’s estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse’s pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the nurse is entering the pm-paid leave program in accordance with Article of the Collective Agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the prepaid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement. A nurse who is seconded from the Hospital to a or tripartite committee/position involving the Health Sector or the Broader Public Sector shall be granted a leave of absence without pay for a period of up to five years. Notwithstanding Article there shall be no loss of seniority or service during such leave. Subject to the agreement of the agency to which the nurse is seconded, the nurse’s salary and applicable shall be maintained by the hospital and the hospital shall be reimbursed for the full cost of salary and applicable benefits by the agency to which the nurse is seconded. The nurse agrees to the Hospital of her or his intention to return to work at least two weeks prior to the date of such return. The Hospital shall seek the Union’s agreement to establish arrangements. Such agreement shall not be unreasonably denied. The terms and conditions will be established by agreement of the parties. A nurse who is seconded to another Hospital, for a period not greater than one year, shall not suffer any loss of seniority, service or benefits for the duration of the hospital for a period not greater than one year. It is understood that this nurse remains the employee of the sending hospital and is subject to the terms and conditions of employment of that hospital. If the seconded nurse is not covered by an collective agreement, the Hospital will ensure that the Union receives the equivalent of the dues remittance for all such workers. NOTE (Note 1 applies to full-time nurses only) Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for paternity leave shall be continued in effect and added to the above provisions in such Collective Agreements. NOTE (Note 2 applies to full-time nurses only) Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for time off to study for College of Nurses examinations, to write registration examinations or examinations for courses of study related to employment shall be continued in effect and added to the above provisions in such Collective Agreements.

Leave Plan. and Insert the following standard language. Where the collective agreement provides otherwise and the parties cannot agree to the standard language, the existing provision will be maintained as language. Any language related to leave shall be continued under Article The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee subject to the following terms and conditions: STANDARD Central Guide Document October The plan is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' ’ salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Act Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local parties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall govern. During the four (4) years year of salary deferral, of the employee's ’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will not be accessible to the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years year of salary deferraldeferral benefits shall be kept whole. During the year of the leave, seniority will shall accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of the leave. The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Hospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's death, the funds will be paid to the employee's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of time.STANDARD

Leave Plan. The Effective March the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee subject to the following terms and conditionsconditions : The plan is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local parties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall govern. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will not be accessible to the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Hospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's death, the funds will be paid to the employee's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of time.

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year Iy)ear leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full- time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time.

Leave Plan. The Effective April the Hospital agrees to introduce a prepaid leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' ’ salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's nurse’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned retuned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's nurse’s death, the funds will be paid to the employee's nurse’s estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time.. The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the pm-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse’s pay. Such agreement will include:

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce provide a leave program, funded solely by the employee employee, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' year’s salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital Department Head at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that One employee only from each department may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local partiestime. The year for the purposes of the program programme shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (( 12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Department Head or her designate, seniority shall governPriority will be given to applicants on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's ’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will not be accessible to employee; however the employee until may choose not to avail herself of this in which case the 5th year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the planwill be unpaid leave. Collective Agreement January March The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year period of the leave, seniority will accumulate. For any employee who enters into a leave plan after December (the date of ratification), seniority will accumulate for the first thirty (30) days of the leave. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee employees will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year period of the leave. An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time with three months notice given to the Department Head, during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice in the following circumstances: termination of employment; death; extreme financial hardship - the employee may have to provide evidence justifying financial hardship to Revenue Canada in the event of an audit; and permanent disability as defined under the long-term disability plan; move to another position within the organization and continuation in the program is given to not approved by the Hospital. Deferred Upon early withdrawal from the leave plan, deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's ’s death, the funds will be paid to the employee's ’s estate. Collective Agreement January March The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of time. The employee will be reinstated to former position and job duties unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the layoff provision will apply. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make appropriate deductions from the employees' pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the employee is entering the leave program in accordance with Article of the Agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the employee to the Hospital to enter the leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee must make written application to the Hospital at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the local parties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union and the Hospital. Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, seniority shall govern. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee and will not be accessible to the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employee. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Hospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. If the employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employee's death, the funds will be paid to the employee's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee within a reasonable period of time. The employee will be reinstated to his or her former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the employee shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the employee's pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the employee is entering the leave program in accordance with this Article of the collective agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the employee to the Hospital to enter the prepaid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave program, funded solely by the employee nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: The plan is available to employees nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The employee nurse must make written application to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e. i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of employees nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined between the by local partiesnegotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the employeenurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. Where there are more Written applications than spaces allottedwill be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, seniority shall governSupervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the employeenurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the employee nurse and will not be accessible to the employee her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the employee nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the employeenurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. The employee Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which the employee is they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. The employee Full- time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. An employee A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the HospitalChief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the employee nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the employeenurse's death, the funds will be paid to the employeenurse's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the employee nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The employee nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the employee nurse within a reasonable period of time.