Maternity/Child Care Leave. 1. An employee shall be entitled to, upon written request, a leave of absence, without pay, not exceeding one (1) year, for maternity/child care. Such leave will commence as of the date the employee's pregnancy/FMLA leave ends, whichever is longer, however, in no event shall the leave exceed one (1) year from commencement of the leave. 2. Upon return to work from a maternity/child care leave of absence, except as limited by Article 6, the employee shall be restored to his former position, if such position exists, even though the position has been filled in accordance with the provisions of Article 7; if it does not exist, then to a job comparable with regard to work, rate of pay and benefits.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
