Maternity Leave/Child Care Leave. A. An employee who is pregnant may apply for maternity leave of absence. The employee and her doctor shall determine the date for such leave to begin and an expected return to work date. B. The request for such maternity leave shall be in writing and must be accompanied by a statement from the attending physician giving the: (1) physician's name and address; (2) dates consulted; (3) physician's opinion as to expected date of delivery; (4) date leave is expected to start; (5) expected return to work date; and (6) physician's opinion that employee is physically and mentally able to perform her regular duties until beginning date of leave requested. C. An employee (male or female) who desires to take an unpaid leave of absence to care for a newborn child or newly adopted child may apply for a child care leave of absence. Child care leave of absence must be commenced within one (1) year of the date of birth/adoption of the child. Child Care Leave may be taken by either of the adopting or natural parents (father and/or mother). D. The request for child care leave must contain the date the leave is to start and the expected return date. E. The maximum amount of leave granted for maternity/child care leave will be four (4) school calendar semesters including the semester in which the leave becomes effective and any time taken off pursuant to the provisions of Section 6.14 -
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Maternity Leave/Child Care Leave.
A. An employee who is pregnant may apply for maternity leave of absence. The employee and her doctor shall determine the date for such leave to begin and an expected return to work date.
B. The request for such maternity leave shall be in writing and must be accompanied by a statement from the attending physician giving the: (1) physician's name and address; (2) dates consulted; (3) physician's opinion as to expected date of delivery; (4) date leave is expected to start; (5) expected return to work date; and (6) physician's opinion that employee is physically and mentally able to perform her regular duties until beginning date of leave requested.
C. An employee (male or female) who desires to take an unpaid leave of absence to care for a newborn child or newly adopted child may apply for a child care leave of absence. Child care leave of absence must be commenced within one (1) year of the date of birth/adoption of the child. Child Care Leave may be taken by either of the adopting or natural parents (father and/or mother).
D. The request for child care leave must contain the date the leave is to start and the expected return date.
E. The maximum amount of leave granted for maternity/child care leave will be four (4) school calendar semesters including the semester in which the leave becomes effective and any time taken off pursuant to the provisions of Section 6.14 -
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Samples: Negotiated Agreement
