Common use of LEAVES OF ABSENCE Section A. Maternity/Paternity Leave Clause in Contracts

LEAVES OF ABSENCE Section A. Maternity/Paternity Leave. No Employee may be terminated because of pregnancy or other essential parenting responsibilities nor may they be required to take a mandatory maternity leave for an unreasonable length of time. In addition to accrued sick leave and vacation, a reasonable leave of absence without pay will be granted to any Employee not able to perform employment duties due to pregnancy, post-pregnancy complications, or other essential parenting responsibilities. The period of the leave of absence shall be agreed upon by the Employer and the Employee, but the maximum leave shall generally not exceed six months unless extended at the discretion of the Employer, the total not to exceed one calendar year. Prior to the granting of the maternity/paternity leave, the Employer may require a certification of the need therefore. The Employee must notify the Employer two weeks in advance of returning to work if a replacement has been hired and upon return shall be employed at the same or a similar position held prior to maternity/paternity leave with equivalent pay and accumulated seniority, retirement, fringe benefits and other service credits. Maternity leave shall be granted in accordance with 49-2-310 and 311, M.C.A.

LEAVES OF ABSENCE Section A. Maternity/Paternity Leave. No Employee may be terminated because of pregnancy or other essential parenting responsibilities nor may they be required to take a mandatory maternity leave for an unreasonable length of time. In addition to accrued sick leave and vacation, a reasonable leave of absence without pay will be granted to any Employee not able to perform employment duties due to pregnancy, post-pregnancy complications, or other essential parenting responsibilities. The period of the leave of absence shall be agreed upon by the Employer and the Employee, but the maximum leave shall generally not exceed six months unless extended at the discretion of the Employer, the total not to exceed one calendar year. Prior to the granting of the maternity/paternity leave, the Employer may require a certification of the need therefore. The Employee must notify the Employer two weeks in advance of returning to work if a replacement has been hired and upon return shall be employed at the same or a similar position held prior to maternity/paternity leave with equivalent pay and accumulated seniority, retirement, fringe benefits and other service credits. Maternity leave shall be granted in accordance with 49-23-310 and 311, M.C.A.

LEAVES OF ABSENCE Section A. Maternity/Paternity Leave. ‌ No Employee may be terminated because of pregnancy or other essential parenting responsibilities nor may they be required to take a mandatory maternity leave for an unreasonable length of time. In addition to accrued sick leave and vacation, a reasonable leave of absence without pay will be granted to any Employee not able to perform employment duties due to pregnancy, post-pregnancy complications, or other essential parenting responsibilities. The period of the leave of absence shall be agreed upon by the Employer and the Employee, but the maximum leave shall generally not exceed six months unless extended at the discretion of the Employer, the total not to exceed one calendar year. Prior to the granting of the maternity/paternity leave, the Employer may require a certification of the need therefore. The Employee must notify the Employer two weeks in advance of returning to work if a replacement has been hired and upon return shall be employed at the same or a similar position held prior to maternity/paternity leave with equivalent pay and accumulated seniority, retirement, fringe benefits and other service credits. Maternity leave shall be granted in accordance with 49-2-310 and 311, M.C.A.