Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave. 26.1 For purposes of eligibility, layoffs during the months of July and August shall not be considered service or as a break in service. 26.2 While on maternity, adoption or parental leave, an employee shall accrue service for purposes of vacation entitlements, but no vacation credits will accumulate during the leave. 26.3 While on maternity, adoption or parental leave, sick leave benefits will not accumulate. 26.4 Subject to the provisions of the Municipal Employees’ Pension Plan, employees may have the ability to maintain their contributions during this leave. 26.5 Extensions may be granted by mutual agreement of the Board and the employee. However, the maximum combined leave that will be granted under this article shall not exceed eighteen (18) months. 26.6 Notice of intention to return to work or a request for change in the length of the maternity, adoption or parental leave must be forwarded to the Superintendent of Human Resources, in writing, at least four weeks prior to the expiration of such leave. 26.7 When an employee returns from maternity, adoption or parental leave, they shall, wherever possible, be placed in the employee’s former classification and location at the current rate of pay.
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