Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave. (a) An employee may request maternity/adoption/parental leave without pay which may commence prior to the expected date of delivery and the employee shall be granted such leave in accordance with this Clause. (b) An employee is entitled to a maximum of fifty-two (52) weeks leave under this Clause. However, the Employer may grant leave without pay when the employee is unable to return to duty after the expiration of this leave. (c) An employee may return to duty after giving his/her Employer two (2) weeks’ notice of his/her intention to do so. (d) The employee shall resume his/her former position and salary upon return for leave, with no loss of accrued benefits. (e) Periods of leave up to fifty-two (52) weeks shall count for annual leave, sick leave, severance pay and step progression. (f) Periods of leave up to fifty-two (52) weeks shall count for seniority purposes. (g) Employee on leave will have the option of continuing to pay their portion of the group insurance premiums to a maximum of fifty-two (52) weeks. Where the employee opts to continue to pay premiums; the Employer will also pay its share of the premiums. (h) An employee may be awarded sick leave for illness that is a result of or may be associated with pregnancy prior to the scheduled commencement date of maternity leave or birth of the child, whichever occurs first. (i) An employee who applies for a position in accordance with Clause 13.01 while on maternity/adoption/parental leave shall be considered for that job posting in accordance with the provisions of Clause 13.04. If the employee on maternity/adoption/parental leave is successful, his/her trial period shall start upon her return to work. (j) Upon written request to the Employer from the employee who is on maternity/adoption/parental leave, job postings shall be forwarded to the employee. (k) The Government will endeavour to provide childcare services for its employees wherever possible.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Master Collective Agreement, Master Collective Agreement, Master Collective Agreement
Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave. 21.1 A pregnant Employee who has completed one (a1) year of continuous service before commencing leave shall be granted maternity leave without pay for a period of up to fifteen (15) weeks and parental leave according to Clause 21.3.
21.2 An employee may request maternity/Employee who has completed one (1) year of continuous service before commencing leave and who is adopting a child shall be granted adoption leave without pay for a period of up to thirty-seven (37) weeks. The Employee shall furnish proof of adoption/.
21.3 An Employee who has completed one (1) year of continuous service before commencing leave and who has or will have the care or custody of the newborn child, shall be granted parental leave without pay which may commence for a period of up to thirty-seven (37) weeks. The Employee shall furnish proof of the birth of the child.
21.4 An Employee granted leave without pay pursuant to this Article shall, upon return to work, be returned to their former position or be placed in another comparable position with the Employer at not less than the same salary that had accrued to them prior to commencing leave, and at the expected same level of benefits.
21.5 An Employee whenever possible will give the Employer at least six (6) weeks written notice of their intended start date for the maternity, adoption or parental leave.
21.6 An Employee will be required to give the Employer four (4) weeks written notice of delivery their intention to return to work. The Employer may accept a shorter period of notice in exceptional circumstances.
21.7 An Employee who, at the commencement of maternity, adoption or parental leave is participating in the Benefit Plan according to Article 19, shall continue to be covered according to plan and policy conditions throughout the period of maternity, adoption or parental leave. Premium contributions shall continue to be paid by the Employer and the employee shall be granted such Employee throughout the total period the Employee is on maternity, adoption or parental leave in accordance with this Clause.
(b) An employee is entitled up to a maximum of fifty-two one (521) weeks leave under this Clause. Howeveryear.
21.8 A pregnant Employee who presents medical evidence from her physician that continued employment in her present position may be hazardous to herself or to her unborn child, the Employer may grant leave without pay when the employee request a transfer to a more suitable position if one is unable to return to duty after the expiration available.
21.9 Notwithstanding any other provisions of this leave.
(c) An employee Article, a pregnant Employee may return to duty after giving his/her Employer two (2) weeks’ notice of his/her intention to do so.
(d) The employee shall resume his/her former position and salary upon return for leave, with no loss of accrued benefits.
(e) Periods of leave up to fifty-two (52) weeks shall count for annual leave, sick leave, severance pay and step progression.
(f) Periods of leave up to fifty-two (52) weeks shall count for seniority purposes.
(g) Employee on leave will have the option of continuing to pay their portion of the group insurance premiums to a maximum of fifty-two (52) weeks. Where the employee opts to continue to pay premiums; the Employer will also pay its share of the premiums.
(h) An employee may be awarded sick leave for illness that is a result of or may be associated with pregnancy prior to the scheduled commencement date of maternity leave or birth of the child, whichever occurs first.
(i) An employee who applies qualify for a position in accordance with Clause 13.01 while on maternity/adoption/parental leave shall be considered for that job posting in accordance with the provisions of Clause 13.04. If the employee on maternity/adoption/parental leave is successful, his/her trial period shall start upon her return to work.
Supplemental Employment Benefit (j) Upon written request to the Employer from the employee who is on maternity/adoption/parental leave, job postings shall be forwarded to the employee.
(k) The Government will endeavour to provide childcare services for its employees wherever possible.S.E.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave. (a) An A pregnant employee, an employee may request who is the father, and an employee who is an adoptive parent shall qualify for maternity/adoption/parental leave.
(a) Upon written request, noting the start and end dates of the leave, the employee will be granted leave of absence without pay which for a period of not more than one (1) year. If both parents are employees, the combined period of MAP leave for both employees may not exceed one (1) year.
(b) The period of maternity leave shall commence eleven (11) weeks prior to the expected date of delivery and the employee shall termination of the pregnancy. The commencement of leave may be granted such leave deferred for any period approved in accordance with this Clause.
(b) An employee is entitled to writing by a maximum of fifty-two (52) weeks leave under this Clause. However, the Employer may grant leave without pay when the employee is unable to return to duty after the expiration of this leaveduly qualified medical practitioner.
(c) An On return from MAP leave an employee may return to duty after giving shall be placed in his/her Employer two (2) weeks’ notice former position or in a position of his/her intention to do soequal rank and salary providing that employee has not been laid off as per Article 13.
(d) The Employer shall maintain its portion of employee coverage for medical, extended health, long term disability, dental and group life for the first twelve (12) months the employee is on MAP leave. The employee portion will be deducted from the MAP leave allowance or accrued holiday time. If this is not enough to cover the benefit cost, the employee shall resume remit his/her former position and salary monthly share of the benefits to the Employer within thirty (30) days of receiving an invoice. If the employee fails to return to work upon return for completion of the leave, with no loss or fails to complete twelve (12) months service after return (except where laid off), the employee shall reimburse the Employer for monies paid on behalf of accrued benefitsthe employee on a prorated basis [i.e., one-twelfth (1/12) per month for each month less than twelve (12) months] under this section within thirty (30) days.
(e) Periods An employee on MAP leave shall notify the Employer at least eight (8) weeks prior to the expiration of the leave up of his/her expected return date. If the employee fails to fifty-two (52) weeks so advise the Employer, or fails to report to work on the date she/he advised the Employer, the employee shall count for annual leavebe deemed to have resigned as of the date the leave commenced, sick leave, severance pay and step progressionany allowances and benefit paid during the MAP leave must be repaid immediately.
(f) Periods of leave up to fifty-two (52) weeks shall count for seniority purposes.
(g) Employee on leave will have the option of continuing to pay their portion of the group insurance premiums to a maximum of fifty-two (52) weeks. Where the employee opts to continue to pay premiums; the Employer will also pay its share of the premiums.
(h) An employee may be awarded sick add any vacation leave for illness that is a result earned but not used as of the date of commencement of the MAP leave, to extend the MAP leave, or may be associated with pregnancy prior to the scheduled commencement date of maternity leave or birth of the child, whichever occurs first.
(i) An employee who applies for a position in accordance with Clause 13.01 while on maternity/adoption/parental leave shall be considered for that job posting in accordance with the provisions of Clause 13.04. If the employee on maternity/adoption/parental leave is successful, his/her trial period shall start upon her use it at any time after their return to work, subject to Article 18.3.
(j) Upon written request to the Employer from the employee who is on maternity/adoption/parental leave, job postings shall be forwarded to the employee.
(k) The Government will endeavour to provide childcare services for its employees wherever possible.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave. (a) An A pregnant employee, an employee may request who is the father, and an employee who is an adoptive parent shall qualify for maternity/adoption/parental leave.
(a) Upon written request, noting the start and end dates of the leave, the employee will be granted leave of absence without pay which may for a period of not more than one year.
(b) The period of maternity leave shall commence 11 weeks prior to the expected date of delivery and the employee shall termination of the pregnancy. The commencement of leave may be granted such leave deferred for any period approved in accordance with this Clause.
(b) An employee is entitled to writing by a maximum of fifty-two (52) weeks leave under this Clause. However, the Employer may grant leave without pay when the employee is unable to return to duty after the expiration of this leaveduly qualified medical practitioner.
(c) An On return from MAP leave an employee may return to duty after giving shall be placed in his/her Employer two (2) weeks’ notice former position or in a position of his/her intention to do soequal rank and salary providing that employee has not been laid off as per Article 13.
(d) The Employer shall maintain its portion of employee coverage for medical, extended health, long-term disability, dental and group life for the first 12 months the employee is on MAP leave. The employee portion will be deducted from the MAP leave allowance or accrued holiday time. If this is not enough to cover the benefit cost, the employee shall resume remit his/her former position and salary monthly share of the benefits to the Employer within 30 days of receiving an invoice. If the employee fails to return to work upon return for completion of the leave, with no loss or fails to complete 12 months service after return (except where laid off), the employee shall reimburse the Employer for monies paid on behalf of accrued benefitsthe employee on a prorated basis (i.e., one-twelfth per month for each month less than 12 months) under this section within 30 days.
(e) Periods An employee on MAP leave shall notify the Employer at least eight weeks prior to the expiration of the leave up of his/her expected return date. If the employee fails to fifty-two (52) weeks so advise the Employer, or fails to report to work on the date she/he advised the Employer, the employee shall count for annual leavebe deemed to have resigned as of the date the leave commenced, sick leave, severance pay and step progressionany allowances and benefit paid during the MAP leave must be repaid immediately.
(f) Periods of leave up to fifty-two (52) weeks shall count for seniority purposes.
(g) Employee on leave will have the option of continuing to pay their portion of the group insurance premiums to a maximum of fifty-two (52) weeks. Where the employee opts to continue to pay premiums; the Employer will also pay its share of the premiums.
(h) An employee may be awarded sick add any vacation leave for illness that is a result earned but not used as of the date of commencement of the MAP leave, to extend the MAP leave, or may be associated with pregnancy prior to the scheduled commencement date of maternity leave or birth of the child, whichever occurs first.
(i) An employee who applies for a position in accordance with Clause 13.01 while on maternity/adoption/parental leave shall be considered for that job posting in accordance with the provisions of Clause 13.04. If the employee on maternity/adoption/parental leave is successful, his/her trial period shall start upon her use it at any time after their return to work, subject to Article 18.3.
(j) Upon written request to the Employer from the employee who is on maternity/adoption/parental leave, job postings shall be forwarded to the employee.
(k) The Government will endeavour to provide childcare services for its employees wherever possible.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
