Common use of Maternity Leave Clause in Contracts

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall commence not earlier than eleven (11) weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shall, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her duties. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) of 17 consecutive weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall will commence not earlier than eleven (11) 13 weeks before the expected date of delivery and end ends no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends they intend to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician qualified medical practitioner stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shallwill, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is they are able to perform her their duties. However, where practical, the Employer will provide the employee with an opportunity to continue employment with appropriate alternative duties, before requiring an employee to take a leave of absence. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a qualified medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) of 17 consecutive weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall will commence not earlier than eleven (11) 13 weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends they intend to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician qualified medical practitioner stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shallwill, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is they are able to perform her their duties. However, where practical, the Employer will provide the employee with an opportunity to continue employment with appropriate alternative duties, before requiring an employee to take a leave of absence. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a qualified medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. ‌ (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) 17 weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall will commence not earlier than eleven (11) 11 weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause Article 21.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician qualified medical practitioner stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shallwill, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her duties. However, where practical, the Employer will provide the employee with an opportunity to continue employment with appropriate alternative duties, before requiring an employee to take a leave of absence. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a qualified medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) of 17 consecutive weeks. (b) . The period of maternity leave shall will commence not earlier than eleven (11) 13 weeks before the expected date of delivery and end ends no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) . A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends they intend to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician qualified medical practitioner stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) . The Employer shallwill, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) . An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is they are able to perform her their duties. (f) . However, where practical, the Employer will provide the employee with an opportunity to continue employment with appropriate alternative duties, before requiring an employee to take a leave of absence. Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a qualified medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will shall be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) 17 weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall commence not earlier than eleven (11) 11 weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for a shorter period under Clause 21.1(bas per 20.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates he/she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician qualified medical practitioner stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shall, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that he/she is able to perform her dutiesduties for the Employer. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons relating to the birth of the termination of the pregnancy where a qualified medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) 17 consecutive weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall will commence not earlier than eleven (11) 13 weeks before the expected date of delivery delivery, no later than the actual birth date and end no earlier later than six (6) 17 weeks following after the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter perioddate. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause Article 21.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week two weeks before the date that the employee indicates she intends they intend to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician qualified medical practitioner stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shallwill, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is they are able to perform her their duties. However, where practical, the Employer will provide the employee with an opportunity to continue employment with appropriate alternative duties, before requiring an employee to take a leave of absence. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a qualified medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) 17 consecutive weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall will commence not earlier than eleven (11) 13 weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter periodperiod later than 17 weeks after the leave begins. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(bArticle 20.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends they intend to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician qualified medical practitioner stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shallwill, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is they are able to perform her their duties. However, where practical, the Employer will provide the employee with an opportunity to continue employment with appropriate alternative duties, before requiring an employee to take a leave of absence. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a qualified medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) 17 weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall will commence not earlier than eleven (11) 11 weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause Article 21.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician qualified medical practitioner stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shallwill, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her duties. However, where practical, the Employer will provide the employee with an opportunity to continue employment with appropriate alternative duties, before requiring an employee to take a leave of absence. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a qualified medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) 17 weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall commence not earlier than eleven (11) 11 weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for a shorter period under Clause 21.1(bas per 20.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates he/she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician qualified medical practitioner stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shall, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that he/she is able to perform her dutiesduties for the Employer. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a qualified medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall commence not earlier than eleven (11) weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b22.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shall, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her duties. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. ‌ (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall commence not earlier than eleven (11) weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b20.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shall, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her duties. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. ‌ (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) 17 consecutive weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall will commence not earlier than eleven (11) 13 weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier later than six (6) 17 weeks following after the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter periodleave begins. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b22.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends they intend to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician qualified medical practitioner stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shallwill, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is they are able to perform her their duties. However, where practical, the Employer will provide the employee with an opportunity to continue employment with appropriate alternative duties, before requiring an employee to take a leave of absence. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a qualified medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. ‌ (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) 17 weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall will commence not earlier than eleven (11) 11 weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause Article 21.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician qualified medical practitioner stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shallwill, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her duties. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a qualified medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) weeks17 weeks without pay. (b) The period of maternity leave shall commence not earlier than eleven (11) 11 weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b21.2(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, work and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shall, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her duties. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a medical practitioner's ’s certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) 17 consecutive weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall will commence not earlier than eleven (11) 13 weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier later than six (6) 17 weeks following after the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter periodleave begins. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(bArticle 21.1 (b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician qualified medical practitioner stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shallwill, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her duties. However, where practical, the Employer will provide the employee with an opportunity to continue employment with appropriate alternative duties, before requiring an employee to take leave of absence. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a qualified medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) of 17 consecutive weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall will commence not earlier than eleven (11) 13 weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she they intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician qualified medical practitioner stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shallwill, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is they are able to perform her their duties. However, where practical, the Employer will provide the employee with an opportunity to continue employment with appropriate alternative duties, before requiring an employee to take a leave of absence. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a qualified medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) 17 weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall will commence not earlier than eleven (11) 11 weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause Article 21.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician qualified medical practitioner stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shallwill, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her duties. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a qualified medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. ‌ (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall commence not earlier than eleven (11) weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b22.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends they intend to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shall, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a medical practitioner stating that she is they are able to perform her duties. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted maternity leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall commence not earlier than eleven (11) weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b18.4(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shall, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her duties. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a medical practitioner's ’s certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted maternity leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall commence not earlier than eleven (11) weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b18.4(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shall, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her duties. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall commence not earlier than eleven (11) weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b20.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shall, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her duties. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a medical practitioner's ’s certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. ‌ (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) of 17 consecutive weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall will commence not earlier than eleven (11) 13 weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b) above must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends they intend to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician qualified medical practitioner stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shallwill, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that she the employee is able to perform her their duties. However, where practical, the Employer will provide the employee with an opportunity to continue employment with appropriate alternative duties, before requiring an employee to take a leave of absence. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a qualified medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) 17 weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall commence not earlier than eleven (11) 11 weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for a shorter period under Clause 21.1(bas per 20.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician qualified medical practitioner stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shall, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her dutiesduties for the Employer. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a qualified medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall commence not earlier than eleven (11) weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b20.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shall, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her duties. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall commence not earlier than eleven (11) weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b30.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shall, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her duties. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. ‌ (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) 17 weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall will commence not earlier than eleven (11) 11 weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b) above must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician qualified medical practitioner stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shallwill, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her duties. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a qualified medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will shall be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) 17 weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall commence not earlier than eleven (11) 11 weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for a shorter period under Clause 21.1(bas per 20.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician qualified medical practitioner stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shall, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her dutiesduties for the Employer. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons relating to the birth or the termination of the pregnancy where a qualified medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. ‌ (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) of 17 consecutive weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall will commence not earlier than eleven (11) 13 weeks before the expected date of delivery and end ends no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends they intend to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician qualified medical practitioner stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shallwill, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is they are able to perform her their duties. However, where practical, the Employer will provide the employee with an opportunity to continue employment with appropriate alternative duties, before requiring an employee to take a leave of absence. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a qualified medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen eighteen (1718) weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall commence not earlier than eleven (11) weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, work and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shall, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her duties. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall commence not earlier than eleven (11) weeks before the the‌ expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shall, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her duties. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall commence not earlier than eleven (11) weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b18.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shall, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her duties. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a medical practitioner's ’s certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall commence not earlier than eleven (11) weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause Article 21.1(b) must be given given, in writing writing, to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of from a physician stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shall, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her duties. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall commence not earlier than eleven (11) weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b17.2(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shall, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her duties. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall commence not earlier than eleven (11) weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b21.1 (b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shall, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her duties. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall commence not earlier than eleven (11) weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b2 1. I (b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shall, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her duties. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) 17 consecutive weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall will commence not earlier than eleven (11) 13 weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier later than six (6) 17 weeks following after the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter periodleave begins. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b) - Maternity Leave must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician qualified medical practitioner stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shallwill, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her duties. However, where practical, the Employer will provide the employee with an opportunity to continue employment with appropriate alternative duties, before requiring an employee to take a leave of absence. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a qualified medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall commence not earlier than eleven (11) weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause Article 21.1(b) must be given given, in writing writing, to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of from a physician stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shall, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her duties. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a medical practitioner's ’s certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. ‌ (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than of seventeen (17) consecutive weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall will commence not earlier than eleven thirteen (1113) weeks before the expected date of dateof delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends they intend to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician qualified medical practitioner stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shallwill, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is they are able to perform her their duties. However, where practical, the Employer will provide the employee with an opportunity to continue employment with appropriate alternative duties, before requiring an employee to take a leave of absence. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a qualified medical practitioner's certificate is presented.presented.‌

Maternity Leave. ‌ (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) of 17 consecutive weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall will commence not earlier than eleven (11) 13 weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she they intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician qualified medical practitioner stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shallwill, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is they are able to perform her their duties. However, where practical, the Employer will provide the employee with an opportunity to continue employment with appropriate alternative duties, before requiring an employee to take a leave of absence. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a qualified medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will shall be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) 17 weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall commence not earlier than eleven (11) 11 weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for a shorter period under Clause 21.1(bas per 20.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician qualified medical practitioner stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shall, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her dutiesduties for the Employer. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons relating to the birth of the termination of the pregnancy where a qualified medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall commence not earlier than eleven (11) weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b21.1 (b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shall, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her duties. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a medical practitioner's ’s certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. ‌ (a) The employee will shall be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) 17 weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall commence not earlier than eleven (11) 11 weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for a shorter period under Clause 21.1(bas per 20.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician qualified medical practitioner stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shall, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her dutiesduties for the Employer. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons relating to the birth of the termination of the pregnancy where a qualified medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee shall will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) 17 weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall commence not earlier than eleven (11) 11 weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for a shorter period under Clause 21.1(bas per 20.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician qualified medical practitioner stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shall, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her dutiesduties for the Employer. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons relating to the birth of the termination of the pregnancy where a qualified medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) 17 consecutive weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall will commence not earlier than eleven (11) 13 weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier later than six (6) 17 weeks following after the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter periodleave begins. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b) above must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends they intend to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician qualified medical practitioner stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shallwill, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is they are able to perform her their duties. However, where practical, the Employer will provide the employee with an opportunity to continue employment with appropriate alternative duties, before requiring an employee to take a leave of absence. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a qualified medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) 17 consecutive weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall will commence not earlier than eleven (11) 13 weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter periodperiod later than 17 weeks after the leave begins. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b) Article 15.1 must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends they intend to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician qualified medical practitioner stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shallwill, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is they are able to perform her their duties. However, where practical, the Employer will provide the employee with an opportunity to continue employment with appropriate alternative duties, before requiring an employee to take a leave of absence. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a qualified medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) 17 consecutive weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall will commence not earlier than eleven (11) 13 weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier later than six (6) 17 weeks following after the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter periodleave begins. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b22.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends they intend to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician qualified medical practitioner stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shallwill, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is they are able to perform her their duties. However, where practical, the Employer will provide the employee with an opportunity to continue employment with appropriate alternative duties, before requiring an employee to take a leave of absence. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a qualified medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall commence not earlier than eleven (11) weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b22.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shall, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her duties. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a medical practitioner's ’s certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. ‌ (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) 17 consecutive weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall will commence not earlier than eleven (11) 13 weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier later than six (6) 17 weeks following after the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter periodleave begins. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(bArticle 20.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends they intend to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician qualified medical practitioner stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shallwill, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is they are able to perform her their duties. However, where practical, the Employer will provide the employee with an opportunity to continue employment with appropriate alternative duties, before requiring an employee to take a leave of absence. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a qualified medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) 17 consecutive weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall will commence not earlier than eleven (11) 13 weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier later than six (6) 17 weeks following after the actual date of birth leave begins, unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(bArticle 19.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week month before the date that the employee indicates she intends they intend to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician qualified medical practitioner stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shallwill, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is they are able to perform her their duties. However, where practical, the Employer will provide the employee with an opportunity to continue employment with appropriate alternative duties as supported by a qualified medical practitioner before requiring an employee to take leave of absence. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) 17 weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall commence not earlier than eleven (11) 11 weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b10.1(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician qualified medical practitioner stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shall, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her duties. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a qualified medical practitioner's certificate is presented.

Maternity Leave. (a) The employee will be granted leave for a period not longer than seventeen (17) weeks. (b) The period of maternity leave shall commence not earlier than eleven (11) weeks before the expected date of delivery and end no earlier than six (6) weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (c) A request for shorter period under Clause 21.1(b16.2(b) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one (1) week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician stating that the employee is able to resume work. (d) The Employer shall, upon the request of the employee, modify the commencement of maternity leave for any period approved in writing by a qualified medical practitioner. (e) An employee may be required to commence a maternity leave where the duties of the employee cannot reasonably be performed because of the pregnancy and to continue the leave of absence until the employee provides a certificate from a medical practitioner stating that she is able to perform her duties. (f) Maternity leave may be extended for up to an additional six (6) months for health reasons where a medical practitioner's certificate is presented.