LEAVES OF ABSENCE AND BEREAVEMENT LEAVE. 18.01 The Employer shall, subject to reasonable business requirements, grant leaves of absence without pay for a time mutually agreed upon between the Employer and the employee for the following reasons:
a. marriage of the employee;
b. sickness in the employee's immediate family;
c. death in the member’s close family;
d. participation in union sponsored training or other educational events;
e. birth or adoption of the employee’s child.
18.02 An unpaid leave shall not exceed one (1) month except as may be agreed between the Employer and the Union.
18.03 The Employer will also grant job protected leaves, including but not limited to pregnancy and parental leave, critical illness leave, personal emergency leave, family caregiver leave, organ donor leave, family medical leave, domestic or sexual violence leave, and reservist leave, in accordance with the Employment Standards Act.
18.04 In the event an employee is absent from work for more than one (1) week due to a bona fide illness or injury, the Employer, at its own expense, may request that the employee provide written verification by a practicing physician, that the employee is able to return to his full duties. Such verification shall assess the extent to which the employee is able to perform the functions, duties and work of the job classification to which such employee is normally assigned.
18.05 An employee shall be granted three (3) days leave of absence at his regular rate of pay to make arrangements for and to attend the funeral of his spouse or common- law spouse, parent, or parent-in-law, child, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, grandparent or grandchild. The Employer may make reasonable requests for documentation to support an employee’s request for bereavement leave.
18.06 The Employer shall pay up to one (1) day at the regular daily wages of an employee while summoned for jury consideration, less any daily stipend or reimbursement from the court. The employee must:
a. notifies the Employer immediately that he is required to attend court for jury selection;
b. presents proof of service requiring the employee’s attendance.
LEAVES OF ABSENCE AND BEREAVEMENT LEAVE. 20:01 The Manager of Human Resources or designate may grant a Leave of Absence to an employee for personal reasons within this Article provided:
(a) Request for leave must be submitted on the standard "Request for Leave" form available in each school office and in the Human Resources Department of the Board Complex;
(b) The "Request for Leave" form must be properly completed, signed by the employee, by the Principal/Supervisor and forwarded to the Manager of Human Resources or designate to arrive at least ten (10) days prior to the date of leave;
(c) In the event of an emergency, a telephone call to the Principal/Supervisor, followed by a completed application form, will be acceptable;
(d) Such absence must not, in the opinion of the Employer, conflict with the efficient operation of the school system, such request will not be unreasonably denied.
20:02 Leaves of absence, without pay and without loss of seniority shall be granted to employees elected to represent the Union at conventions and seminars to a total of ninety (90) working days, within the Union, in any contract year, provided that no more than six (6) employees are absent on such leave at any one time.
20:03 An employee who is elected or selected for a full-time position with the Union or any organization with which the Union is affiliated or is elected to public office will be granted leave of absence without pay and without the other benefits provided by this Agreement for a period of one (1) year, but without loss of seniority. Such leaves may be renewed for one (1) further year during this term in such position and for two (2) further years during his/her term in such office provided application is made to the Employer in writing, no less than two (2) months prior to the expiry of the first year or second year of such term, as the case may be.
20:04 The Employer may place an employee on Indefinite Leave of Absence when he/she is unable to perform his/her regular duties due to illness which extends beyond the employee's accumulated sick days. Such days lost shall be without pay and without benefits; however, the employee may elect to have benefits continue through the Employer by paying the premiums up to a maximum of twenty-four (24) months.
20:05 notwithstanding the terms of Article 20:01, the Employer shall grant Leave with pay to an employee who is required to serve:
(a) As a juror;
(b) As a witness in a court action to which he/she was not a party provided that witness fees or jury fees...
LEAVES OF ABSENCE AND BEREAVEMENT LEAVE. 19.01 The Employer shall, subject to reasonable business requirements, grant leaves of absence without pay for a time mutually agreed upon between the Employer and the employee for the following reasons:
a. marriage of the employee;
b. sickness of the employee or employee's immediate family;
c. death in the immediate family;
d. participation in Union sponsored training or other educational events;
e. birth or adoption of the employee’s child.
19.02 The Employer may request that an employee provide a physician's certificate for any absence due to illness in excess of two (2) days or in excess of three (3) occasions in one calendar year, which shall be at the employee's expense.
19.03 In the event an employee is absent from work for more than one (1) week due to a bonafide illness or injury the Employer, at its own expense, may request that the employee provide written verification by a practicing physician, that the employee is able to return to his full duties. Such verification must confirm that the employee is able to perform all functions, duties and work of the job classification to which such employee is normally assigned.
19.04 An employee shall be granted three (3) days leave of absence at his regular rate of pay to make arrangements for and to attend the funeral of his spouse or common-law spouse, parent, or parent-in-law, child, brother, sister or grandparent.
LEAVES OF ABSENCE AND BEREAVEMENT LEAVE. 11.01 The Employer shall, subject to reasonable business requirements, grant leaves of absence without pay for a time mutually agreed upon between the Employer and the employee for the following reasons:
a. marriage of the employee;
b. sickness in the employee's immediate family;
c. participation in union sponsored training or other educational events;
d. birth or adoption of the employee’s child.
11.02 An employee shall be granted three (3) days leave of absence at his regular rate of pay to make arrangements for and to attend the funeral of his spouse or common- law spouse, parent or child.
11.03 An employee shall be granted one (1) day leave of absence at his regular rate of pay to make arrangements for and to attend the funeral of his parent-in-law, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, grandparent or grandchild.
LEAVES OF ABSENCE AND BEREAVEMENT LEAVE. 18.01 The Employer shall, subject to reasonable business requirements, grant leaves of absence without pay for a time mutually agreed upon between the Employer and the employee for the following reasons:
a. marriage of the employee;
b. sickness in the employee's immediate family;
c. death in the member’s close family;
d. participation in union sponsored training or other educational events;
e. birth or adoption of the employee’s child.
18.02 The Employer will also grant job protected leaves, including but not limited to pregnancy and parental leave, critical illness leave, personal emergency leave, family caregiver leave, organ donor leave, family medical leave, domestic or sexual violence leave, and reservist leave, in accordance with the Employment Standards Act.
18.03 In the event an employee is absent from work for more than one (1) week due to a bona fide illness or injury, the Employer, at its own expense, may request that the employee provide written verification by a practicing physician that the employee is able to return to his full duties. Such verification shall assess the extent to which the employee is able to perform the functions, duties and work of the job classification to which such employee is normally assigned.
18.04 Employees shall receive one (1) day paid leave upon the birth or adoption of the employee’s child, in addition to unpaid leave according to 18.01.
18.05 An employee shall be granted up to three (3) days leave of absence at his regular rate of pay to make arrangements for and to attend the funeral of an immediate family member which shall include;
a. The employee’s spouse or common-law spouse,
b. The employee’s parent, step-parent, xxxxxx parent, or parent of his spouse or common-law spouse,
c. The child, step-child, xxxxxx child or, grandchild or step grandchild of the employee or the employee’s spouse/common-law spouse;
d. The spouse or common-law spouse of the employee’s child, step-child, or xxxxxx child;
e. The employee’s brother or sister.
f. The employee’s grandparent or step-grandparent, or the grandparent or step-grandparent of the employee’s spouse or common-law spouse.
18.06 The Employer may make reasonable requests for verification in regard to paid leaves.
LEAVES OF ABSENCE AND BEREAVEMENT LEAVE. 19.01 The Employer shall, subject to reasonable business requirements, grant leaves of absence without pay for a time mutually agreed upon between the Employer and the employee for the following reasons:
a. marriage of the employee;
b. sickness of the employee or employee's immediate family;
c. death in the immediate family;
d. participation in Union sponsored training or other educational events;
e. birth or adoption of the employee’s child.
19.02 The Employer may request that an employee provide a physician's certificate for any absence due to illness in excess of two (2) days or in excess of three (3) occasions in one calendar year, which shall be at the employee's expense.
19.03 In the event an employee is absent from work for more than one (1) week due to a bonafide illness or injury the Employer, at its own expense, may request that the employee provide written verification by a practicing physician, that the employee is able to return to his full duties. Such verification must confirm that the employee is able to perform all functions, duties and work of the job classification to which such employee is normally assigned.
19.04 In the event of a death of a family member of an employee such as a spouse, common law spouse, same-sex partner, parent, step-parent, xxxxxx parent, brother, sister, child, step- child, xxxxxx child, grandparent, step-grandparent, grandchild, step-grandchild, father-in-law and mother-in-law thereof or spouse common law spouse, or same-sex partner of a child of the employee, the employee shall be entitled to three (3) days leave of absence at his regular rate of pay to make arrangements for and to attend the funeral
LEAVES OF ABSENCE AND BEREAVEMENT LEAVE. L20.01 The Manager of Human Resources or designate may grant a Leave of Absence to an employee for personal reasons within this Article provided:
(a) Request for leave must be submitted on the standard "Request for Leave" form available in each school office and in the Human Resources Department of the Board Complex;
(b) The "Request for Leave" form must be properly completed, signed by the employee, by the Principal/Supervisor and forwarded to the Manager of Human Resources or designate to arrive at least ten (10) days prior to the date of leave;
(c) In the event of an emergency, a telephone call to the Principal/Supervisor, followed by a completed application form, will be acceptable;
(d) Such absence must not, in the opinion of the Employer, conflict with the efficient operation of the school system, such request will not be unreasonably denied.
L20.02 Leaves of absence, without loss of pay and without loss of seniority shall be granted to employees elected to represent the Union at conventions, seminars, and functions to a total of ninety (90) working days, within the Union, in any contract year, provided that no more than six
LEAVES OF ABSENCE AND BEREAVEMENT LEAVE. 18.01 The Employer shall, subject to reasonable business requirements, grant leaves of absence without pay for a time mutually agreed upon between the Employer and the employee for the following reasons:
a. marriage of the employee;
b. sickness in the employee's immediate family;
c. death in the member’s close family;
d. participation in union sponsored training or other educational events;
e. birth or adoption of the employee’s child.
18.02 The Employer will also grant job protected leaves, including but not limited to pregnancy and parental leave, critical illness leave, personal emergency leave, family caregiver leave, organ donor leave, family medical leave, domestic or sexual violence leave, and reservist leave, in accordance with the Employment Standards Act.
LEAVES OF ABSENCE AND BEREAVEMENT LEAVE a. The Employer shall grant leaves of absence without pay and without loss of seniority rights for the following reasons for a maximum period of three (3) months:
i. Sickness in the immediate family, meaning mother, father, spouse or child.
ii. Death in the immediate family.
b. Leave of absence as per Article 15.01a. shall be granted for up to two (2) weeks as vacation time to an employee newly married. In addition to the above, the Employer may grant a leave of absence without pay, for personal reasons.
c. In case of illness, accident or injury, an employee shall be granted a leave of absence (and seniority rights continue) of eighteen (18) months or twenty four
LEAVES OF ABSENCE AND BEREAVEMENT LEAVE a. An employee who has completed six (6) months of service shall be entitled to a leave of absence up to 2 months in duration without pay when the employee requests it for good and sufficient reasons.
b. An employee who has completed six (6) months of service may request a leave of absence of duration of longer than 2 months without pay. Such a request for a leave of absence shall not be unreasonably refused.
c. An employee who wishes to have a leave of absence shall, except in cases of emergency, state her request in writing four (4) weeks prior to the commencement of the requested leave of absence to her supervisor. The request shall include the commencement date of the requested leave of absence, the return date to work and the reason for the request. Leaves of absence will not be granted to probationary employees.
d. Full-time employees who wish to continue their education at a post-secondary institution shall be granted upon request a 4 month education leave.
16.02 An employee shall forfeit all seniority rights, and may be dismissed by the Employer, if she utilizes a leave of absence for purposes other than those for which the leave was granted or engages in gainful employment elsewhere while on leave of absence, or who fails to report for duty on the first day following the expiration of a leave of absence unless the employee has obtained permission from the Employer in writing or provides a reasonable explanation satisfactory to the Employer.
16.03 Seniority shall stop accumulating when a leave of absence exceeds three (3) months.
