Common use of Miscellaneous Leaves Clause in Contracts

Miscellaneous Leaves. 17.01 (a) Compassionate leave shall be granted by the Superintendent of Special Education without loss of salary and without deduction of sick leave credits up to five (5) days for the purpose of compassionate leave at the time of death of a spouse or a member of the employee’s or spouse/partner’s immediate family which includes (step) mother, (step) father, (step) sister, (step) brother, (step) son, (step) daughter, grandparent, grandchild or total dependent. Additional days may be granted by the appropriate superintendent when required for travelling. NOTE For 17.01 a) the Board will interpret the word “funeral” as the services and/or ceremonies that are the make up of the funeral. This includes approving leaves, in accordance with the Collective Agreement, to attend memorial services, and/or visitation services. It shall also include all observances and rituals associated with one’s religious/cultural beliefs. Approval of such requests will not be unreasonably withheld.

Miscellaneous Leaves. 17.01 (a) Compassionate leave shall be granted by the Superintendent of Special Education without loss of salary and without deduction of sick leave credits up to five (5) days for the purpose of compassionate leave at the time of death of a spouse or a member of the employee’s or spouse/partner’s immediate family which includes (step) mother, (step) father, (step) sister, (step) brother, (step) son, (step) daughter, grandparent, grandchild or total dependent. Additional days may be granted by the appropriate superintendent when required for travelling. NOTE For 17.01 a) the Board will interpret the word “funeral” as the services and/or ceremonies that are the make up of the funeral. This includes approving leaves, in accordance with the Collective Agreement, to attend memorial services, and/or visitation services. It shall also include all observances and rituals associated with one’s religious/cultural beliefs. Approval of such requests will not be unreasonably withheld.