Maternity Leave and Parental Leave. (a) An employee is entitled to maternity leave of up to seventeen (17) weeks without pay. The duration of the maternity leave of absence before the date of birth and subsequent to the date of birth shall be at the option of the employee.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Maternity Leave and Parental Leave. (a) An employee is entitled to maternity leave of up to seventeen (17) weeks without pay. The duration of the maternity leave of absence before the date of birth and subsequent to the date of birth shall be at the option of the employee.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Maternity Leave and Parental Leave. (a) An employee is entitled to maternity leave of up to seventeen (17) weeks without pay. The duration of the maternity leave of absence before the date of birth and subsequent to the date of birth shall be at the option of the employee. Seniority and continuous service will continue to accumulate during the full period of pregnancy leave. The Employer shall maintain the employee during pregnancy leave provided the employee maintain their share of the cost of the plan.
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Samples: Collective Agreement