Parental Leaves. (a) An employee may be granted a leave of absence without pay for pregnancy/parental leave in accordance with the Employment Standards Act as amended. (b) The Employer may grant a leave of absence, without pay, for the purpose of legal adoptions. The Adoption Agency’s requirement will be considered in determining the duration of such leave. (c) Notwithstanding 16.02 (a) and (b), the Employment Standards Act of Ontario shall govern maternity, paternity, family and adoption leaves. (d) An employee whose spouse gives birth to a child will be given two (2) days off with pay. (e) An employee who adopts a child will be given two (2) day off with pay.
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