Common use of Maternity/Paternity Leave Clause in Contracts

Maternity/Paternity Leave. A maternity leave without pay shall, upon written request, be granted to a teacher any time between the commencement and conclusion of her pregnancy. The commencement of such leave shall be at the discretion of the teacher and her physician. Except in case of emergency, the teacher shall give written notice to the superintendent at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date on which her leave is to begin. The request for leave shall include a physician's statement certifying the pregnancy, the anticipated date of birth, and the length of time the teacher should be able to work. All or any portion of a leave taken by a teacher because of a medical disability connected with pregnancy may, at the teacher's option, be charged to her available sick leave.

Maternity/Paternity Leave. A maternity leave without pay shall, upon written request, be granted to a teacher any time between the commencement and conclusion termination of her pregnancy. The commencement of such leave shall be at the discretion of the teacher and her physician. Except in case of emergency, the teacher shall give written notice to the superintendent at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date on which her leave is to begin. The request for leave shall include a physician's statement certifying the pregnancy, the anticipated date of birth, and the length of time the teacher should be able to work. All or any portion of a leave taken by a teacher because of a medical disability connected with pregnancy may, at the teacher's option, be charged to her available sick leave.