Common use of Pre-Paid Leave Plan Clause in Contracts

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the Income (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the Hospital. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-Full- time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a pre-paid prepaid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, employee subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses employees wishing to spread four (4) years' ’ salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse employee must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor Hospital at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the ie. The salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by between the local negotiationsparties. The year for the purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurseemployee, the local Local Union and the Hospital. (d) Written Where there are more applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officerthan spaces allotted, Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniorityseniority shall govern. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's employee’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse employee and will not be accessible to her or him the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurseemployee. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorHospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, employee within a reasonable period of timetwo pay periods. (j) If the nurse employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of timetwo pay periods. In case of the nurse's employee’s death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's employee’s estate. (k) The Hospital will endeavour endeavor to find a temporary replacement for the nurse employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possibleemployee at least four (4) weeks notice. The nurse employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse employee will be reinstated to his or her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse employee shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's employee’s pay. Such agreement will include: i) 1. A statement that the nurse employee is entering the pre-paid prepaid leave program in accordance with this Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreementcollective agreement. ii) 2. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) 3. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse employee to the Hospital to enter the pre- paid prepaid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid prepaid leave program, funded solely by the nurseNurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses Nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) five-year period, in accordance with Part part LXVIII of Income Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one-year leave of absence following the Incomefour years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse Nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive Director or Supervisor their designate at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the Hospital. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Executive Director or their designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. A written approval or denial with explanation will be forwarded to the applicant within four weeks of the application. (d) Only one Nurse may be absent at any one time. The year for purposes of the program shall be 1 September of one year to 31 August the following year or such other 12-month period as may be agreed upon by the Nurse, the Local Union and the Employer. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurseNurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse Nurse and will not be accessible to her or him them until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse Nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurseNurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four years of salary deferral and the Nurse shall pay the required premiums. The Nurse may apply for a continuance of benefits for the year of leave and must pay both portions through the branch (4i.e., Employer and Nurse portions) during the year of leave. The continuance of benefits must be approved by the benefits carrier. (i) Participating Nurses must continue to contribute to the pension plan based on their full salary (i.e., regular basic pay before the salary hold back) during the four years of salary deferral. During the year of leave, the Nurse's pension will be held in suspense, i.e., no contributions can be made. (j) Full-time Nurses will not be eligible to participate in the long-term disability plan during the year of leave. (k) During the year of leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (il) A nurse Nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months' notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive Director or Supervisortheir designate. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurseNurse, within a reasonable period of time. (jm) If the nurse Nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse Nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurseNurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurseNurse's estate. (kn) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse Nurse as far in advance as practicablepractical. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse Nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse Nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse them within a reasonable period of time. In the case of the Nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the Nurse's estate. (lo) The nurse Nurse will be reinstated to her or his their former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse they shall be given a comparable job. (mp) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse Nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurseNurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse Nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 12.13 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse Nurse to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid prepaid leave program, funded solely by the nurseNurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses Nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) five-year period, in accordance with Part part LXVIII of Income Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one-year leave of absence following the Incomefour years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse Nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive Director or Supervisor her/his designate at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the Hospital. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Executive Director or her/his designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. A written approval or denial with explanation will be forwarded to the applicant within four weeks of the application. (d) Only one Nurse may be absent at any one time. The year for purposes of the program shall be 1 September of one year to 31 August the following year or such other 12-month period as may be agreed upon by the Nurse, the Local Union and the Employer. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurseNurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse Nurse and will not be accessible to her or him her/his until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse Nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurseNurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four years of salary deferral and the Nurse shall pay the required premiums. The Nurse may apply for a continuance of benefits for the year of leave and must pay both portions through the branch (4i.e. Employer and Nurse portions) during the year of leave. The continuance of benefits must be approved by the benefits carrier. (i) Participating Nurses must continue to contribute to the pension plan based on their full salary (i.e. regular basic pay before the salary hold back) during the four years of salary deferral. During the year of leave, the Nurse's pension will be held in suspense, i.e. no contributions can be made. (j) Full-time Nurses will not be eligible to participate in the long-term disability plan during the year of leave. (k) During the year of leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (il) A nurse Nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months' notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive Director or Supervisorher/his designate. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurseNurse, within a reasonable period of time. (jm) If the nurse Nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse Nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurseNurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurseNurse's estate. (kn) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse Nurse as far in advance as practicablepractical. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse Nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse Nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her/his within a reasonable period of time. In the case of the Nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the Nurse's estate. (lo) The nurse Nurse will be reinstated to her or her/his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she/he shall be given a comparable job. (mp) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse Nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurseNurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse Nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 12.13 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse Nurse to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the Hospital. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing OfficerExecutive, Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him them until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months’ notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his their former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Effective April 1, 1989, the Hospital agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i(a) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii(b) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii(c) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the Hospital. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing OfficerExecutive, Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months’ notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the Hospital. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing OfficerExecutive, Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months’ notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Effective April 1, 1989, the Hospital agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i(a) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii(b) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii(c) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Director of Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing OfficerDirector of Nursing, Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Hospital’s Retirement Plan will be continue in accordance with the PlanArticle 17.04 unless prohibited by law. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Director of Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. . iv) The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital OPTIONS agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' year's salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 680l, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor supervisor and Executive Director at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall on a pre-paid leave from both bargaining units is a total of two (2), it being understood that no more than one (1) nurse can be determined by local negotiationsoff on pre-paid leave at any one time from each bargaining unit. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one (1) year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the HospitalOPTIONS. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Manager or her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested required for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalOPTIONS. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital OPTIONS and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The nurse shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time The nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months’ notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisorsupervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital OPTIONS, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital OPTIONS will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital OPTIONS is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital OPTIONS will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital OPTIONS in order to authorize the Hospital OPTIONS to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: (i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 15.12 of the Collective Agreement. (ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. (iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital OPTIONS to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, program funded solely by the nurseemployee, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses employees wishing to spread four (4) years' years salary over a five (5) year period, or as an alternative to spread two (2) years of salary over a two and one-half (2½) years to allow the employee to take a leave of absence following the salary deferral. This leave plan must be in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable the employee to take the leave of absence described below It is agreed that the leave of absence will be for not less than a six (6) month period and will not be longer than one (1) year. (b) The nurse employee must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor Director, Radiation Therapy at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that Only two (2) employees may be absent allowed off at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the Hospitaltime. (d) Written applications application will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing OfficerDirector, Supervisor or designateRadiation Therapy. Leaves requested All applications for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education leaves will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority granted on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, twenty percent (20% %) of the nurse's employee’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse employee and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurseemployee. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses employees shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses employees will not be eligible to participate in receive the disability income plan benefits during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse An employee may withdraw from the plan Plan at any time during with the deferral portion provision of a written notice to the Hospital, notice will be provided at least three (3) months notice is given to in advance of the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisorexpected Plan termination. Deferred salary, All deferred salary plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, employee within a reasonable period one (1) month of timethe termination of the salary deferral. (j) If the nurse employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of timeemployee with their final pay cheque. In case of the nurse's employee’s death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estateemployee’s estate or designated beneficiary. (k) The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The leave may be postponed no later than six (6) years from the date the salary deferrals for the leave of absence commenced. The Hospital will give the nurse employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. . (l) The nurse employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her or him within a reasonable period of time. (lm) The nurse employee will be reinstated to her or her/his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she/he shall be given a comparable job. (mn) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's employee’s pay. Such agreement will include: (i) A statement that the nurse employee is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with this Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. (ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. (iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. . (iv) The letter of application from the nurse employee to the Hospital to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the Hospital. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurseemployee, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse employee must make written application complete a Flexible Scheduling Option Application and Agreement Form and provide it to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor their Manager at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number One (1) full-time member and one (1) part-time member of nurses that may the bargaining unit shall be absent permitted to be on pre-paid leave at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the Hospitaltime. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing OfficerDirector, Supervisor Manager or designatedesignate to determine the appropriateness of the request and the employee's eligibility for the leave. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurseemployee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse employee and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurseemployee. Upon receipt, all such deferred salary will be subject to all deductions required by law or under the Collective Agreement. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses employees shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) made during the four years of salary deferral will be in accordance with based on the Planfull amount of the employee's regular earnings. Full-time nurses employees will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (i) A nurse An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months' notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorDirector and/or Manager. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurseemployee, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurseemployee's death, the funds will be paid to the nurseemployee's estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse employee will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse employee shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurseemployee's pay. Such agreement will include: i) i. A statement that the nurse employee is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) . The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) . The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse employee to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurseemployee, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse employee must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or her/his Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number One (1) member of nurses that may the bargaining unit will be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationseligible to enrol in the pre- paid leave plan each year. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurseemployee, the local Union and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written Where there are more applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officerthan spaces allotted, Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniorityseniority shall govern. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurseemployee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse employee and will not be accessible to her or her/him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurseemployee. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses employees shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals Employers of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses employees will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (i) A nurse An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or her/his immediate Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurseemployee, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurseemployee's death, the funds will be paid to the nurseemployee's estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse employee will be reinstated to her or her/his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse employee shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurseemployee's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse employee is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 13.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse employee to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurseemployee, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses employees wishing to spread four (4) years' year's salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse employee must make written application to the Chief Director of Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may One employee in the bargaining unit shall be absent permitted to be on prepaid leave at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationstime. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurseemployee, the local Union and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Director of Nursing Officer, Supervisor or her or his designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested required for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, twenty percent (20% %) of the nurseemployee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse employee and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurseemployee. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other or his benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are she or he is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses The employees will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorDirector of Nursing. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurseemployee, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurseemployee's death, the funds will be paid to the nurseemployee's estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her or his within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse employee will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she or he shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurseemployee's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse employee is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 13.08 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse employee to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement. (n) Employees newly hired to replace employees who are on approved leave shall be laid off according to Article 12.09 upon the return of the employee on such approved leave.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' year's salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor Administrator at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., ; the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationsnot exceed one (1) nurse. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union Association and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Administrator or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested required for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The nurse shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time The nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorAdministrator. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, replacement it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Manor agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurseemployee, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses employees wishing to spread four (4) years' year's salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse employee must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor Director of Care at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurseemployee, the local Union and the HospitalManor. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Director of Care or her/his designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurseemployee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse employee and will not be accessible to her or him her/his until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalManor. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Manor and the nurseemployee. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained retained, but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are she/he is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals Hospital of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses The employees will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorDirector of Care. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurseemployee, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Manor plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurseemployee's death, the funds will be paid to the nurseemployee's estate. (k) The Hospital Manor will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Manor is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Manor will give the nurse employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her/his within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse employee will be reinstated to her or her/his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she/he shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Manor in order to authorize the Hospital Manor to make the appropriate deductions from the nurseemployee's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse employee is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 16.10 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the leave period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse employee to the Hospital Manor to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. 19.1 The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan Plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' year’s salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing applicable Director and Medical Officer or Supervisor of Health at least six four (64) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationstwo (2). The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union nurse and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor or designateapplicable Director and Medical Officer of Health. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education relevant to public health practice will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. The Medical Officer of Health shall reply to the request(s) at least three (3) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, twenty percent (20% %) of the nurse's ’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him the nurse until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the planPlan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. The nurse will be given a statement every year of the amount of the accrued interest. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, leave seniority will accumulateaccumulate in accordance with Article 7.03(i). Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The nurse shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare group insurance benefits in which they are the nurse is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan Plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months’ notice is given to the Chief Nursing Medical Officer or Supervisorof Health. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's ’s death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's ’s estate. (k) The Hospital Health Unit will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Health Unit is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Health Unit will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse shall give ninety (90) days’ notice of intent to return. (m) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his the nurse’s former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. The nurse will commit to return for at least one (1) year at the conclusion of the leave of absence period. (mn) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 19 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. 19.01 The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, program funded solely by the nurseemployee for personal and professional development, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses employees wishing to spread four (4) years' ’ salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII the Income Tax Regulations, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the Incomefour (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse employee must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor Employer at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationstwo (2). The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 of the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurseemployee, the local Union Union, and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor or designateEmployer. Leaves requested for The Employer shall reply to the purpose request(s) at least five (5) months prior to the intended commencement date of pursuing further formal nursing education will the program. Seniority shall be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will the governing factor where the number of applications exceeds the number of employees who may be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniorityabsent at any one time. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurseemployee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse employee and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All Interest earned as deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, salary shall be paid to the nurse employee and reported as employment income in the year it is earned. (h) All deferred salary plus interest accrued in the final year of deferral shall be paid to the employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurseemployee. All monies held by the Employer under the plan shall be paid out to the employee no later than the end of the first taxation year that commences after the end of the deferral period. (hi) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, leave seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of the leave. Full-time nurses The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are she is participating. (j) Employment insurance premiums shall be based on the employee's gross salary (including deferred salary) during the period of deferral. Contributions to No unemployment insurance premiums will be withheld during the Hospitals of Ontario leave period. (k) Canada Pension Plan will premium and Income Tax deductions shall be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible actual amounts paid to participate in the disability income plan employee during the year period of deferral and the period of leave. (il) A nurse Contributions to OMERS shall be based on gross salary (including deferred salary) during the period of deferral. The leave period will be treated as Broken Service and may be purchased by the employee as credited service. (m) Following the leave period, the employee must return to the Employer or another employer that participates in similar arrangements for a period that is not less than the leave period. (n) An employee may only withdraw from the plan at any time during under extenuating circumstances, such as for reasons of financial hardship, with the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to prior consent of the Chief Nursing Officer Employer. Participation in the plan will also terminate on death or Supervisoron termination of employment. Deferred salaryFollowing termination, deferred salary plus accrued interest, if any, interest will be returned to the nurseemployee, or to the estate, within a reasonable period of time, in accordance with the financial plan in which the deferred salary is held. All monies held must be paid out to the employee or the estate no later than the end of the first taxation year that commences after the end of the deferral period. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (ko) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse employee as far in advance as practicable. If Employees hired as a temporary replacement may be released and such release shall not be the Hospital is unable to find subject of a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time grievance or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of timearbitration. (lp) The nurse employee will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable job. (mq) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurseemployee's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse employee is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 19 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse employee to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan Plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Executive Officer or Supervisor designate at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of Two (2) nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationstime. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 1st of one year to August 31 31st the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Local Union and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Executive Officer or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, twenty percent (20% %) of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the planPlan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The nurse shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health Health and welfare Welfare benefits in which they are she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan OMERS will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time The nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan Long-Term Disability Insurance Plan during the year of the leave. There will be no accrual of illness allowance credits during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan Plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months' notice is given to the Chief Nursing Executive Officer or Supervisordesignate. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the that position has been discontinued, discontinued in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.11 (Paid Holidays), Article 12 (Vacations), Article 13 (Sick Leave), Article 14 (Car Allowance), Article 16.04 (Bereavement Leave), Article 16.05

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' year's salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor Assistant Manager at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that Only one nurse may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationstime, unless the Employer agrees otherwise. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union nurse and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Assistant Manager or her designate. Leaves Leave requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's regular gross annual biweekly earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer and shall not be in contravention of the Income Tax Regulation, Part LXVIII, Section 6081. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, The Employer shall be paid pay to the nurse at on prepaid leave biweekly the commencement rate of pay equal to 80% of her regular gross salary in the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may two (2) week pay period immediately preceding the leave. In addition the nurse will also be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nursepaid accrued interest if applicable. (h) All benefits and deductions shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The nurse shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participatingshe is participating and such benefits shall be prorated based on the nurses salary during such leave (see 12.10 g) above). Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time The nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan plans (WS&I, LTD, sick leave) during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months written notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorAssistant Manager. Deferred salary, salary plus accrued interest, if anyapplicable, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary plus accrued interest if applicable, held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, Employer will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, interest if anyapplicable, paid out to the nurse her within a reasonable period of time. (l) The Upon return from prepaid leave, the nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable jobjob or laid off in accordance with Article 10. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 12.10 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the leave period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement. (n) At the option of the employee, the plan may be extended by the same amount of time as any authorized unpaid extended leave of absence occurring during such period of time.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' year's salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor Administrator at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., ; the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationsnot exceed one (1) nurse. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union Association and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Administrator or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested required for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The nurse shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time The nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorAdministrator. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nursenurses's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, replacement it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nursenurses's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid prepaid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' ’ salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII LXVII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse employee must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive Director or Supervisor her designate at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the Hospital. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Executive Director or her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. A written approval or denial with explanation will be forwarded to the applicant within four (4) weeks of the application. (d) The number of employees that may be absent at any one time shall not exceed two (2) staff. The year for purpose of the program shall be September 1st of one year to August 31st of the following year or such other twelve (12) month periods as may be agreed upon by the employee, the local Union and the Employer. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, twenty percent (20% %) of the nurse's employee’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse her and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral and the employee shall pay the required premiums. The employee may apply for a continuance of benefits for the year of leave and must pay both portions through the Branch (i.e., Employer and employee portions) during the year of leave. The continuance of benefits must be approved by the benefits carrier. (i) Participating nurses must continue to contribute to the VON Canada Pension Plan based on their full salary (i.e., regular basic pay before the salary holdback) during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of leave, the employee’s pension will be held in suspense (i.e., contributions can be made). (j) Nurses will not be eligible to participate in the long term disability plan during the year of leave. (k) During the year of leave, seniority will accumulatebe maintained. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (il) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months’ notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive Director or Supervisorher designate. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period employee one (1) month following expiry of timenotice. (jm) If the nurse terminates her employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of timeone (1) month. In case of the nurse's employee’s death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's employee’s estate. (k) The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. (ln) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable jobjob at the same rate of pay. (mo) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's employee’s pay. Such agreement will include: (i) A statement that the nurse employee is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 14.07 of the this Collective Agreement. (ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter Letter of application from the nurse employee to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurseNurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses Nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' year's salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse Nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor Immediate supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that Only one Nurse may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationstime, unless the Employer agrees otherwise. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union Nurse and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Immediate supervisor or her designate. Leaves Leave requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's Nurse’s regular gross annual biweekly earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse Nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer and shall not be in contravention of the Income Tax Regulation, Part LXVIII, Section 6081. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, The Employer shall pay to the Nurse on prepaid leave biweekly the rate of pay equal to 80% of her regular gross salary in the two (2) week pay period immediately preceding the leave. In addition the Nurse will also be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurseaccrued interest if applicable. (h) All benefits and deductions shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The Nurse shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participatingshe is participating and such benefits shall be prorated based on the Nurses salary during such leave (see 12.10 g) above). Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses The Nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan plans (WS&I, LTD, sick leave) during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse Nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months written notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorAssistant Manager. Deferred salary, salary plus accrued interest, if anyapplicable, will be returned to the nurseNurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse Nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary plus accrued interest if applicable, held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, Employer will be returned to the nurse Nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's Nurse’s death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's Nurse’s estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse Nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse Nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse Nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, interest if anyapplicable, paid out to the nurse her within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse Upon return from prepaid leave, the Nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable jobjob or laid off in accordance with Article 10. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse Nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's Nurse’s pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse Nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 12.10 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the leave period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse Nurse to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement. (n) At the option of the employee, the plan may be extended by the same amount of time as any authorized unpaid extended leave of absence occurring during such period of time.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include:include:‌ i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Effective the Home agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan Plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' year's salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor Resident Care Co-ordinator at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 1st of one (1) year to August 31 31st of the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union Local Association and the HospitalHome. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Resident Care Co-ordinator or her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, twenty percent (20% %) of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalHome. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Home and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The nurse shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals Homes of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time The nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Resident Care Co-ordinator Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the a nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Home plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital Home will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Home is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Home will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Home in order to authorize the Hospital Home to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital Home to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurseemployee, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse employee must make written application to the Chief Nursing Executive Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurseemployee, the local Local Union and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Executive Officer, Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurseemployee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse employee and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurseemployee. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses employees shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses employees will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (i) A nurse An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Executive Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurseemployee, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurseemployee's death, the funds will be paid to the nurseemployee's estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse employee will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse employee shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurseemployee's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse employee is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse employee to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' year’s salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor Executive Director at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of Five (5) nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationstime. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the Hospital. (d) Written applications application will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Executive Director or her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested required for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, twenty percent (20% %) of the nurse's ’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The nurse shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health Health and welfare Welfare benefits in which they are she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan pension plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses The nurse will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan Disability Income Plan during the year period of leaveabsence. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months’ notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorExecutive Director. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's ’s death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's ’s estate. (k) The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable jobdistrict. (ml) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's ’s pay. Such agreement will include: (i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 11.10 of the Collective Agreement. (ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid prepaid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' year's salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive Director or Supervisor her designate at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the Hospital. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Executive Director or her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. A written approval or denial with explanation will be forwarded to the applicant within four (4) weeks of the application. (d) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall not exceed one (1) staff. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of the year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the Local Association and the Employer. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral and the employee shall pay the required premiums. The employee may apply for a continuance of benefits for the year of leave and must pay both portions through the site (i.e. employer and employee portions) during the year of leave. The continuance of benefits must be approved by the benefits carrier. (i) Participating employees must continue to contribute to the pension plan based on their full salary (i.e. regular basic pay before the salary hold back) during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of leave, the employee's pension will be held in suspense, i.e. no contributions can be made. (j) Nurses will not be eligible to participate in the long term disability plan during the year of leave. (k) During the year of leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (il) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral deferred portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive Director or Supervisorher designate. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (jm) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. (ln) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable job. (mo) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 15.12 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Effective upon ratification, the Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid prepaid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions:. (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' years salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII government Income Tax Regulations, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the Incomefour (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer Employer or Supervisor her designate at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationsnot exceed two (2) staff. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union Bargaining Unit President and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor or designateEmployer. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education and/or family obligations will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, twenty percent (20% %) of the nurse's ’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible The nurse may apply for a continuance of benefits for the year of the leave and must pay both portions (i.e., the employer and nurse portions) during the year of leave. The continuance of benefits must be approved by the benefits carrier. The nurse will make arrangements to pay the Employer the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare applicable benefits during the period of the leave, in which the month that they are participatingdue, to ensure continuing coverage. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan pension plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided that three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorEmployer. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, nurse within a reasonable period of time. It is the sole responsibility of the nurse to provide evidence of justifying financial hardship in the event of an audit. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's ’s death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's ’s estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable jobnotice of layoff and shall exercise her or his rights under Article 13 of the Collective Agreement. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's ’s pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 14.07 of the this Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement. (n) Vacation shall not accrue during the period of time that the nurse is on leave.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurseemployee, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse employee must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or their Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that Only one (1) employee may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationstime. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurseemployee, the local Union Association and the Hospital. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing related education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurseemployee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse employee and will not be accessible to her or him them until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurseemployee. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses employees shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses employees will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (i) A nurse An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurseemployee, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurseemployee's death, the funds will be paid to the nurseemployee's estate. (k) The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse employee will be reinstated to her or his their former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse employee shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurseemployee's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse employee is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 23.06 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse employee to the Hospital to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan Plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Director of Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 1st of one year to August 31 31st the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Local Union and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Director of Nursing Officer, Supervisor or her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, twenty percent (20% %) of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the planPlan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The nurse shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health Health and welfare Welfare benefits in which they are she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan OMERS will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time The nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan Disability Income Plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan Plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months' notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorDirector of Nursing. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the that position has been discontinued, discontinued in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: (i) A a statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 16.11 of the Collective Agreement.; (ii) The the period of salary deferral and the leave period for which the leave is requested.; (iii) The the manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' ’ salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 680l, to enable them to take a one (l) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Director of Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationsone (1) full-time and one (1) part-time. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union Bargaining Unit and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Director of Nursing Officer, Supervisor or her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's ’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The nurse shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan O.M.E.R.S. will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time The nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral deferred portion provided three (3) months months’ notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorDirector of Nursing. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's ’s death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's ’s estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, discontinued in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's ’s pay. Such agreement will include: i) A a statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 13.10 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The the period of salary deferral and the leave period for which the leave is requested. iii) The the manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' year's salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Director of Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationsthe Employer. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Director of Nursing Officer, Supervisor or her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested required for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses A nurse shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time The nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability protection income plan and LTD during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorDirector of Nursing. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 11.12 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Effective upon ratification, the Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid prepaid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions:. (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' years salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII government Income Tax Regulations, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the Incomefour (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse employee must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer Supervisor or Supervisor her designate at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationsnot exceed two (2) staff. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union Bargaining Unit President and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor or her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education and/or family obligations will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, twenty percent (20% %) of the nurse's ’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible The employee may apply for a continuance of benefits for the year of the leave and must pay both portions (i.e., the employer and employee portions) during the year of leave. The continuance of benefits must be approved by the benefits carrier. The nurse will make arrangements to pay the Employer the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare applicable benefits during the period of the leave, in which the month that they are participatingdue, to ensure continuing coverage. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan pension plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided that three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer Supervisor or Supervisordesignate. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, nurse within a reasonable period of time. It is the sole responsibility of the employee to provide evidence of justifying financial hardship in the event of an audit. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's ’s death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's ’s estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable jobnotice of layoff and shall exercise her or his rights under Article 13 of the Collective Agreement. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's ’s pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 14.07 of the this Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement. n) Vacation shall not accrue during the period of time that the employee is on leave.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Home agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' ’ salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor Director of Resident Services at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e.program, i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that Only one nurse may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationstime. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union Association and the HospitalHome. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Director of Resident Services or her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's ’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the planPlan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalHome. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Home and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The nurse shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Municipal Employee Retirement Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time The nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. Note: Last 3 sentences of (h) not applicable to part-time. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorDirector of Resident Services. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Home plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's ’s death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's ’s estate. (k) The Hospital Home will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Home is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Home will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Home in order to authorize the Hospital Home to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's ’s pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 14.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital Home to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a prePre-paid leave programPaid Leave Program, funded solely by the nurseemployee(s), subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) New employees must have two (2) calendar years' employment with the Employer before they make application for pre-paid leave. (b) The plan Plan is available to nurses employee(s) wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years' salary deferral. (bc) The nurse employee(s) must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor Director of Resident Care at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (cd) The number of nurses that One (1) employee(s) may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationstime. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 1st of one (1) year to August 31 31st the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurseemployee(s), the local Local Union and the HospitalEmployer. (de) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Director of Resident Care or her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (ef) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, twenty percent (20% %) of the nurse's employee(s) gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse employee(s) and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the planPlan. (fg) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (gh) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse employee(s) at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurseemployee(s). (hi) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The employee(s) shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health Health and welfare benefits Welfare Benefits in which they are she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan HOOPP will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses The employee(s) will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan Disability Income Plan during the year of the leave. (ij) A nurse An employee(s) may withdraw from the plan Plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months' notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorDirector of Resident Care. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurseemployee(s), within a reasonable period of time. (jk) If the nurse employee(s) terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse employee(s) within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's employee(s) death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's employee(s) estate. (kl) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse employee(s) as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse employee(s) as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse employee(s) will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her within a reasonable period of time. (lm) The nurse employee(s) will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable job. (mn) Final approval for entry into the prePre-paid leave program Paid Leave Program will be subject to the nurse employee(s) entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's employee(s) pay. Such agreement will include: (i) A a statement that the nurse employee(s) is entering the prePre-paid leave program Paid Leave Program in accordance with Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement.14.11 (c); (ii) The the period of salary deferral and the leave period for which the leave it is requested.; (iii) The the manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse employee(s) to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- paid leave program Pre-Paid Leave Program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital OPTIONS agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' year's salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 680l, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor supervisor and Executive Director at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall on a pre-paid leave from both bargaining units is a total of two (2), it being understood that no more than one (1) nurse can be determined by local negotiationsoff on pre-paid leave at any one time from each bargaining unit. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one (1) year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the HospitalOPTIONS. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Manager or her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested required for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalOPTIONS. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital OPTIONS and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The nurse shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time The nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months’ notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisorsupervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital OPTIONS, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital OPTIONS will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital OPTIONS is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital OPTIONS will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital OPTIONS in order to authorize the Hospital OPTIONS to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: (i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 15.12 of the Collective Agreement. (ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. (iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital OPTIONS to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Manor agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurseemployee, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses employees wishing to spread four (4) years' year's salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse employee must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor Director of Care at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurseemployee, the local Union and the HospitalManor. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Director of Care or her/his designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurseemployee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse employee and will not be accessible to her or him her/his until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalManor. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Manor and the nurseemployee. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained retained, but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are she/he is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals Hospital of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses The employees will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months’ notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorDirector of Care. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurseemployee, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Manor plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurseemployee's death, the funds will be paid to the nurseemployee's estate. (k) The Hospital Manor will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Manor is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Manor will give the nurse employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her/his within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse employee will be reinstated to her or her/his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she/he shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Manor in order to authorize the Hospital Manor to make the appropriate deductions from the nurseemployee's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse employee is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 16.10 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the leave period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse employee to the Hospital Manor to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement. 12.10 Professional leave without pay and with no loss of seniority will be granted to full- time and regular part-time employees who are elected to the College of Nurses to attend regularly scheduled meetings of the College of Nurses.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Health Centre agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor Program Manager at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time time. Under the prepaid program shall be determined by local negotiationsfour (4) with no more than one (1) from any one unit. This includes both full-time and part-time employees. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union Association and the HospitalHealth Centre. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Program Manager or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalHealth Centre. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Health Centre and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals Health Centres of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer Program Manager or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Health Centre plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital Health Centre will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Health Centre is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Health Centre will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Health Centre in order to authorize the Hospital Health Centre to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital Health Centre to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Home agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the HospitalHome. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing OfficerExecutive, Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalHome. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Home and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Nursing Home Related Industries Pension Plan (NHRIP) will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months’ notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital Home will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Home will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital Home to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Home agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive or Supervisor resident care at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationsnot exceed one (1). The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 1st of one (1) year to August 31 31st the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the HospitalHome. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Resident Care Coordinator or her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications Application for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, twenty percent (20% %) of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalHome. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Home and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The nurse shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals Homes of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time The nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer Director or Supervisorresident care. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Home plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital Home will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Home is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Home will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Home in order to authorize the Hospital Home to make the appropriate deductions deduction from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 12.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital Home to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, program funded solely by the nurseemployee, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses employees wishing to spread four (4) years' years salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse employee must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor Program Director, London Regional Cancer Program at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that Only one (1) employee may be absent allowed off at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationstime. The year for the purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurseemployee, the local Union and the Hospital. (d) Written applications application will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing OfficerProgram Director, Supervisor or designateLondon Regional Cancer Program. Leaves requested All applications for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education leaves will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority granted on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, twenty percent (20% %) of the nurse's employee’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse employee and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurseemployee. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses employees shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-Full- time nurses employees will not be eligible to participate in receive the disability income plan benefits during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse An employee may withdraw from the plan Plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice for any of the following reasons: - extreme financial hardship, as acceptable by Revenue Canada; - total disability; - transfer to a position where continuation in the plan is given to the Chief Nursing Officer not approved; - termination or Supervisordeath. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, employee within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's employee’s death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estateemployee’s estate or designated beneficiary. (k) The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The leave may be postponed no later than six (6) years from the date the salary deferrals for the leave of absence commenced. The Hospital will give the nurse employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse employee will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's employee’s pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse employee is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with this Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse employee to the Hospital to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement. (n) This Article applies to employees covered by an Ontario College under the Regulated Health Professions Act only.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurseemployee, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan Plan is available to nurses employees wishing to spread four (4) years' ’ salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII DO/Ill of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse employee must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor Director of the Department and the Director of Human Resources at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 of the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurseemployee, the local Union and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Director of the Department and the Director of Human Resources or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested required for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, twenty per cent (20% %) of the nurse's employee’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse employee and will not be accessible to her or him the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the planPlan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurseemployee. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are he/she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan HOOPP will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse An employee may withdraw from the plan Plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months’ notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorEmployer. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, employee within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse an employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's employee’s death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's employee’s estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse him/her within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse employee will be reinstated to his/her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse he/she shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's employee’s pay. Such agreement will include: (i) A statement that the nurse employee is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 this article of the Collective Agreement. (ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid prepaid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' year's salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor Director of Care at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., ; the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that Only one nurse may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationstime. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union Association and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Director of Care or her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested required for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The nurse shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals Employers of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time The nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorDirector of Care. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 17.09 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid prepaid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' year's salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive Director or Supervisor her designate at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the Hospital. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Executive Director or her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. A written approval or denial with explanation will be forwarded to the applicant within four (4) weeks of the application. (d) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall not exceed one (1) staff. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of the year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the Local Association and the Employer. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral and the employee shall pay the required premiums. The employee may apply for a continuance of benefits for the year of leave and must pay both portions through the branch (i.e. employer and employee portions) during the year of leave. The continuance of benefits must be approved by the benefits carrier. (i) Participating employees must continue to contribute to the pension plan based on their full salary (i.e. regular basic pay before the salary hold back) during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of leave, the employee's pension will be held in suspense, i.e. no contributions can be made. (j) Nurses will not be eligible to participate in the long term disability plan during the year of leave. (k) During the year of leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (il) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral deferred portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive Director or Supervisorher designate. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (jm) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. (ln) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable job. (mo) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 15.12 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurseemployee, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse employee must make written application to the Chief Nursing Executive Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes at the discretion of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the Hospitalemployer. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurseemployee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse employee and will not be accessible to her or him them until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (fe) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (gf) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurseemployee. (hg) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses employees shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses employees will not be eligible to participate in the short-term disability income plan during the year of leave. (ih) A nurse An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months’ notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorExecutive Officer. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurseemployee, within a reasonable period of time. (ji) If the nurse employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurseemployee's death, the funds will be paid to the nurseemployee's estate. (kj) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. (lk) The nurse employee will be reinstated to her or his their former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse employee shall be given a comparable job. (ml) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurseemployee's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse employee is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 16.06 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse employee to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Effective April 1, 1991, the Hospital agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurseemployee, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan Plan is available to nurses employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse employee must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor Administrator at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationstwo (2) from the combined full time and part time bargaining units. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurseemployee, the local Union and the Hospital. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Administrator or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, twenty (20% ) per cent of the nurseemployee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse employee and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the planPlan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurseemployee. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses The employees will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse An employee may withdraw from the plan Plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months' notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorAdministrator. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurseemployee, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurseemployee's death, the funds will be paid to the nurseemployee's estate. (k) The Hospital will endeavour endeavor to find a temporary replacement for the nurse employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her within a reasonable period of time. (lI) The nurse employee will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, employee subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse employee must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor Employer at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by between the local negotiationsparties. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurseemployee, the local Union and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written Where there are more applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officerthan spaces allotted, Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniorityseniority shall govern. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurseemployee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse employee and will not be accessible to her or him the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurseemployee. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals Employers of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months’ notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorEmployer. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, employee within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurseemployee's death, the funds will be paid to the nurseemployee's estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse employee will be reinstated to his or her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse employee shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurseemployee's pay. Such agreement will include: (i) A statement that the nurse employee is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with this Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. (ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. (iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse employee to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- paid prepaid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' ’ salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 680l, to enable them to take a one (l) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Executive Director of Resident Nursing Officer or Supervisor Services at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationsone (1) full-time and one (1) part-time. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the Hospital.program (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Executive Director of Resident Nursing Officer, Supervisor Services or her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's ’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The nurse shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan O.M.E.R.S. will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time The nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral deferred portion provided three (3) months months’ notice is given to the Chief Executive Director of Resident Nursing Officer or SupervisorServices. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's ’s death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's ’s estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, discontinued in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's ’s pay. Such agreement will include: i) A a statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 12.10 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The the period of salary deferral and the leave period for which the leave is requested. iii) The the manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the Hospital. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing OfficerExecutive, Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurseemployee, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan Plan is available to nurses employees wishing to spread four (4) years' years salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII DO/Ill of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse employee must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor Director of the Department and the Director of Labour Relations at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 of the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurseemployee, the local Union and the Hospital. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Director of the Department and the Director of Labour Relations or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested required for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's employee’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse employee and will not be accessible to her or him the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the planPlan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurseemployee. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are he/she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse An employee may withdraw from the plan Plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorHospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, employee within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse an employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's employee’s death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's employee’s estate. (k) The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse him/her within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse employee will be reinstated to his/her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse he/she shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's employee’s pay. Such agreement will include: (i) A statement that the nurse employee is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 this article of the Collective Agreement. (ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. (iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse employee to the Hospital to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement. Employees must return to work for at least as long as the leave period, in order to avoid tax penalties being imposed by Revenue Canada.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' ’ salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 680l, to enable them to take a one (l) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Executive Director of Resident Nursing Officer or Supervisor Services at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationsone (1) full-time and one (1) part-time. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union Bargaining Unit and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Executive Director of Resident Nursing Officer, Supervisor Services or their designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's ’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him them until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The nurse shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan O.M.E.R.S. will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time The nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral deferred portion provided three (3) months months’ notice is given to the Chief Executive Director of Resident Nursing Officer or SupervisorServices. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's ’s death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's ’s estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse them within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his their former position unless the position has been discontinued, discontinued in which case the nurse case, they shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's ’s pay. Such agreement will include: i) A a statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 12.10 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The the period of salary deferral xxxxxxxx and the leave period for which the leave is requested. iii) The the manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Health Centre agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor Program Manager at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time time. Under the prepaid program shall be determined by local negotiationsfour (4) with no more than one (1) from any one unit. This includes both full-time and part-time employees. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union Association and the HospitalHealth Centre. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Program Manager or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalHealth Centre. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Health Centre and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-Full- time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer Program Manager or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Health Centre plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital Health Centre will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Health Centre is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Health Centre will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Health Centre in order to authorize the Hospital Health Centre to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital Health Centre to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurseemployee, subject to the following terms and conditions:. (a) The plan is available to nurses employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse employee must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer Director of Human Resources or Supervisor her/his designate at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationsno more than one (1). The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, employees the local Union and the Hospital. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Director of Human Resources or her/his designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested required for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurseemployee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse employee and will not be accessible to her or him the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurseemployee. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are she/he is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses The employees will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (i) A nurse An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorDirector of Human Resources, subject to Revenue Canada guidelines. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurseemployee, within a reasonable period of timeone (1) month. (j) If the nurse employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurseemployee's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's employee’s estate. (k) The Hospital will endeavour endeavor to find a temporary replacement for the nurse employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time time, or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse employee will be reinstated to her or his the employee’s former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse employee shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurseemployee's pay. Such agreement will include: ia) A statement that the nurse employee is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 13.09 of the Collective Agreement. iib) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iiic) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse employee to the Hospital to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement. n) Employees must return to work for at least as long as the leave period, in order to avoid tax penalties being imposed by Revenue Canada.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded Funded solely by the nurseemployee, the prepaid leave plan is subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses employees wishing to spread four (4) years' years salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse employee must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor Executive Director at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program i.e. (i.e., the salary deferral portion), ) stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationstwo(2) from the bargaining units. The year for purposes of the program shall be September April 1 of one year to August March 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurseemployee, the local Union and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Executive Director or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, twenty percent (20% %) of the nurseemployee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse employee and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurseemployee. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses The employees will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months' notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorExecutive Director. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurseemployee, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurseemployee's death, the funds will be paid to the nurseemployee's estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse employee will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurseemployee's pay. Such agreement will shall include: i) A a statement that the nurse employee is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 25.13 of the Collective Agreement.; ii) The the period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested.; and iii) The the manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse employee to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' year's salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive Director or Supervisor Designate at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., ; the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one (1) time shall be determined by local negotiationsone (1). The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 1st of one (1) year to August 31 31st the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Executive Director or designateDesignate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, twenty percent (20% %) of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or her/him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The nurse shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are she/he is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan OMERS will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time The nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months' notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive Director or SupervisorDesignate. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, any will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her/his within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or her/his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she/he shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 12.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' years salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the Income Income Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (b1) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date year leave of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the absence following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the Hospital. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) In each year of the plan, 20% preceding the period of leave, a nurse will be paid a reduced percentage of the nurse's gross ’s total salary. The remaining percentage of the annual earnings salary will be deducted deferred and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held this accumulated amount plus any interest earned shall be at retained by the discretion of the Hospital. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall Employer to be paid to the nurse at in equal instalments during the commencement period of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurseleave. (hc) All A full-time nurse's benefits shall will be kept whole maintained by the Employer during the four (4) years leave of salary deferralabsence. These benefits do not include long-term disability but shall include Extended Health Care, Vision, Dental, Semi-Private, Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Emergency Out of Province/Country Medical Care Benefit Coverage. The Emergency Out of Province/Country Medical Care Benefit Coverage will be limited to 60 consecutive days. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (id) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months' notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorEmployer. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, interest will be returned to the nurse, nurse within a reasonable period of time. (je) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, interest will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's ’s death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's ’s estate. (k) The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. (lf) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his their former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. (mg) Final approval i) In order to be considered for entry into the pre-paid leave leave, a nurse must file the application by June 1st of any year stating the intended commencement date of the salary deferral portion of the program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize Executive Director Human Resources and stating the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 intended purpose of the Collective Agreementleave. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid prepaid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part part LXVIII of Income Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one year leave of absence following the Incomefour years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive Director or Supervisor her designate at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the Hospital. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Executive Director or her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. A written approval or denial with explanation will be forwarded to the applicant within four weeks of the application. (d) Only one nurse may be absent at any one time. The year for purposes of the program shall be 1 September of one year to 31 August the following year or such other 12 month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the Local Association and the Employer. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four years of salary deferral and the nurse shall pay the required premiums. The nurse may apply for a continuance of benefits for the year of leave and must pay both portions through the branch (4i.e. employer and nurse portions) during the year of leave. The continuance of benefits must be approved by the benefits carrier. (i) Participating nurses must continue to contribute to the pension plan based on their full salary (i.e. regular basic pay before the salary hold back) during the four years of salary deferral. During the year of leave, the nurse's pension will be held in suspense, i.e. no contributions can be made. (j) Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the long term disability plan during the year of leave. (k) During the year of leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (il) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months' notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive Director or Supervisorher designate. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (jm) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (kn) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicablepractical. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her within a reasonable period of time. In the case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (lo) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable job. (mp) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A a statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 14.06 of the Collective Agreement.collective agreement; ii) The the period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, employee subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII applicable Income Tax regulations, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the Incomefour (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse employee must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor Employer at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., i.e. the salary deferral portion). c) Approval for participation in the program will rest with the Employer; however approval shall not be unreasonably withheld and would be based upon work requirements. d) Where there are more applications than spaces allotted, stating and where in the intended purpose opinion of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurseEmployer work requirements are not a deciding factor, the local Union and the Hospital. (d) Written applications approval will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of based upon seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, twenty (20% ) percent of the nurseemployee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse employee and will not be accessible to her or him the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurseemployee. (hg) All The Employer will continue to pay its share of the contributions of the subsidized employee benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan O.M.E.R.S. will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (ih) A nurse An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorEmployer. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, employee within a reasonable period of time. (ji) If the nurse employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurseemployee's death, the funds will be paid to the nurseemployee's estate. (kj) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. (lk) The nurse employee will be reinstated to his/her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse employee shall be given a comparable job. (ml) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurseemployee's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse employee is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with this Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse employee to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- paid prepaid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurseemployee, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses employees wishing to spread four (4) years' years salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse employee must make written application to the Chief Director of Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., ; the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may One employee in the bargaining unit shall be absent permitted to be on prepaid leave at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationstime. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurseemployee, the local Union and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Director of Nursing Officer, Supervisor or her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested required for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, twenty percent (20% %) of the nurseemployee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse employee and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurseemployee. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are she or he is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses The employees will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorDirector of Nursing. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurseemployee, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurseemployee's death, the funds will be paid to the nurseemployee's estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her or him within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse employee will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she or he shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurseemployee's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse employee is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 13.08 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse employee to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement. (n) Employees newly hired to replace employees who are on approved pre- paid leave shall be laid off according to Article 12.09 upon the return of the employee on such approved leave.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurseNurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses Nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' year's salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse Nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor immediate supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that Only one Nurse may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationstime, unless the Employer agrees otherwise. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union Nurse and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor immediate supervisor or her designate. Leaves Leave requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's Nurse’s regular gross annual biweekly earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse Nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer and shall not be in contravention of the Income Tax Regulation, Part LXVIII, Section 6081. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, The Employer shall pay to the Nurse on prepaid leave biweekly the rate of pay equal to 80% of her regular gross salary in the two (2) week pay period immediately preceding the leave. In addition the Nurse will also be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurseaccrued interest if applicable. (h) All benefits and deductions shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The Nurse shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participatingshe is participating and such benefits shall be prorated based on the Nurses salary during such leave (see 12.10 g) above). Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses The Nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan plans (WS&I, LTD, sick leave) during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse Nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months written notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisorimmediate supervisor. Deferred salary, salary plus accrued interest, if anyapplicable, will be returned to the nurseNurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse Nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary plus accrued interest if applicable, held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, Employer will be returned to the nurse Nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's Nurse’s death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's Nurse’s estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse Nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse Nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse Nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, interest if anyapplicable, paid out to the nurse her within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse Upon return from prepaid leave, the Nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable jobjob or laid off in accordance with Article 10. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse Nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's Nurse’s pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse Nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 12.10 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the leave period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse Nurse to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement. (n) At the option of the employee, the plan may be extended by the same amount of time as any authorized unpaid extended leave of absence occurring during such period of time.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Effective upon ratification, the Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid prepaid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions:. (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' ’ salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII government Income Tax Regulations, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the Incomefour (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer Employer or Supervisor her designate at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationsnot exceed two (2) staff. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one (1) year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union Bargaining Unit President and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor or designateEmployer. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education and/or family obligations will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, twenty percent (20% %) of the nurse's ’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible The nurse may apply for a continuance of benefits for the year of the leave and must pay both portions (i.e., the Employer and nurse portions) during the year of leave. The continuance of benefits must be approved by the benefits carrier. The nurse will make arrangements to pay the Employer the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare applicable benefits during the period of the leave, in which the month that they are participatingdue, to ensure continuing coverage. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan pension plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided that three (3) months months’ notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorEmployer. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, nurse within a reasonable period of time. It is the sole responsibility of the nurse to provide evidence of justifying financial hardship in the event of an audit. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's ’s death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's ’s estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable jobnotice of layoff and shall exercise her or his rights under Article 13 of the Collective Agreement. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's ’s pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 14.07 of the this Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement. (n) Vacation shall not accrue during the period of time that the nurse is on leave.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the Hospital. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of employees on leave at any time would be 2 Full Time and 2 Part Time across the organization. There shall be no more than 1 employee on such leave in any given unit. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive or Supervisor designate at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. not exceed ten (10) employees and not more than one (1) nurse per unit. (d) The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the Hospital. (de) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Executive or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (ef) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (fg) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. (gh) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurse. (hi) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-Full- time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (ij) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive or Supervisordesignate. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (jk) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (kl) The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. (lm) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. (mn) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurseemployee, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses employees wishing to spread four (4) years' years salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse employee must make written application to the Chief Director of Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., ; the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may One employee in the bargaining unit shall be absent permitted to be on prepaid leave at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationstime. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurseemployee, the local Union and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Director of Nursing Officer, Supervisor or her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested required for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, twenty percent (20% %) of the nurseemployee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse employee and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurseemployee. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are she or he is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses The employees will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorDirector of Nursing. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurseemployee, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurseemployee's death, the funds will be paid to the nurseemployee's estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her or him within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse employee will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she or he shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurseemployee's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse employee is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 13.08 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse employee to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement. (n) Employees newly hired to replace employees who are on approved pre-paid leave shall be laid off according to Article 12.09 upon the return of the employee on such approved leave.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' years salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII LXV111 of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor Manager, Clinic Operations at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that Only one nurse may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationstime, unless the Employer agrees otherwise. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union nurse and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Manager or her designate. Leaves Leave requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's ’s regular gross annual biweekly earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, The Employer shall be paid pay to the nurse at on prepaid leave biweekly the commencement rate of pay equal to 80% of her regular gross salary in the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between two (2) week pay period immediately preceding the Hospital and the nurseleave. (h) All benefits and deductions shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The nurse shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participatingshe is participating and such benefits shall be prorated based on the nurses salary during such leave (see 14.13 g) above). Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Canadian Blood Services Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time The nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan plans (WS&I, LTD, sick leave) during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months written notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorManager. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, salary will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, Employer will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's ’s death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's ’s estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour endeavor to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, salary paid out to the nurse her within a reasonable period of time. (l) The Upon return from prepaid leave, the nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable jobjob or laid off in accordance with Article 13. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's ’s pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 14.13 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the leave period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form from part of the written agreement. (n) At the option of the employee, the plan may be extended by the same amount of time as any authorized unpaid extended leave of absence occurring during such period of time.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' ’ salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 680l, to enable them to take a one (l) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Director of Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationsone (1) full-time and one (1) part-time. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union Bargaining Unit and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Director of Nursing Officer, Supervisor or her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's ’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The nurse shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan O.M.E.R.S. will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time The nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral deferred portion provided three (3) months months’ notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorDirector of Nursing. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's ’s death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's ’s estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, discontinued in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's ’s pay. Such agreement will include: i) A a statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 13.10 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The the period of salary deferral xxxxxxxx and the leave period for which the leave is requested. iii) The the manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. 19.01 The Hospital agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurseemployee, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses employees wishing to spread four (4) years' year's salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take one (1) year leave of (b) The nurse employee must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor manager at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that Only one employee from each department may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationstime. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurseemployee, the local Union and the Hospital. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given prioritymanager and/or her division head. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurseemployee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse employee and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurseemployee. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Seniority for part-time employees shall accumulate on the basis of an average of the previous six months regular hours worked by the employee. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are he/she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses The employees will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisormanager. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurseemployee, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurseemployee's death, the funds will be paid to the nurseemployee's estate. (k) The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse employee will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurseemployee's pay. Such agreement will include: i) 1. A statement that the nurse employee is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 19 of the Collective Agreement. ii) 2. The period of salary deferral and the leave period for which the leave is requested. iii) 3. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse employee to the Hospital to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' year's salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive Director or Supervisor Designate at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., ; the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one (1) time shall be determined by local negotiationsone (1). The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 1st of one (1) year to August 31 31st the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Executive Director or designateDesignate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, twenty percent (20% %) of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or her/him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The nurse shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are she/he is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan OMERS will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time The nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months' notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive Director or SupervisorDesignate. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, any will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her/his within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or her/his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she/he shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 12.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, employee subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses employees wishing to spread four (4) years' ’ salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse employee must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor Hospital at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationsthe Hospital, provided that the determination is not discriminatory or arbitrary. The year for the purposes of the program shall be September April 1 of one year to August March 31 the following year year, or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurseemployee, the local Union and the Hospital. (d) Written Where there are more applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officerthan spaces allotted, Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniorityseniority shall govern. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's employee’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse employee and will not be accessible to her or him the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurseemployee. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan or the St. Michael’s Hospital Pension Plan will be in accordance with the relevant Plan. Full-time nurses The employee will not be eligible to participate in the short- and long-term disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months’ notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorHospital. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, employee within a reasonable period of timetime period. (j) If the nurse employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of timetime period. In case of the nurse's employee’s death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's employee’s estate. (k) The Hospital will endeavour endeavor to find a temporary replacement for the nurse employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse employee as much notice as is reasonably possible, and at any rate, at least six (6) weeks’ notice. The nurse employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse employee will be reinstated to his or her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse employee shall be given a comparable jobsubject to the applicable assignment of layoff provisions in the Collective Agreement. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's employee’s pay. Such agreement will include: i) 1. A statement that the nurse employee is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with this Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) 2. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) 3. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse employee to the Hospital to enter the pre- paid prepaid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' years salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the Income Income Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (b1) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date year leave of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the absence following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the Hospital. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the . (b) In each year of the leave or upon withdrawal from plan, preceding the plan. (f) period of leave, a nurse will be paid a reduced percentage of her total salary. The manner in which remaining percentage of the annual salary will be deferred salary is held and this accumulated amount plus any interest earned shall be at retained by the discretion of the Hospital. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall Employer to be paid to the nurse at in equal instalments during the commencement period of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurseleave. (hc) All A full-time nurse's benefits will be maintained by the Employer during the leave of absence. These benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years include Extended Health Care, Vision, Dental, Semi-Private, Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Out of salary deferralProvince Coverage. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (id) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months' notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorEmployer. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, interest will be returned to the nurse, nurse within a reasonable period of time. (je) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, interest will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's ’s death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's ’s estate. (k) The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. (lf) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable job. (mg) Final approval i) In order to be considered for entry into the pre-paid leave leave, a nurse must file her application by June 1st of any year stating the intended commencement date of the salary deferral portion of the program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize Senior Manager Human Resources and stating the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 intended purpose of the Collective Agreementleave. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four two (42) years' salary over a five two and one half (52½) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a six (6) month leave of absence following the two (2) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor Administrator at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that One nurse may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the Hospitaltime. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Administrator or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four two (42) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four two (42) years of salary deferral. During the year six (6) months of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorAdministrator. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 11.08 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurseemployee, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse employee must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive Director or Supervisor designate at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurseemployee, the local Union and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Executive Director or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurseemployee's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse employee and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurseemployee. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses employees shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses employees will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (i) A nurse An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive Director or Supervisordesignate. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurseemployee, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurseemployee's death, the funds will be paid to the nurseemployee's estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse employee will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse employee shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurseemployee's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse employee is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 12.10 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse employee to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce Employer will provide a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditionsconditions outlined below: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' year's salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer Manager, Human Resources, Clinic Operations Manager or Supervisor designate at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that Only one (1) nurse in the bargaining unit may be absent at any one time shall be determined unless agreed otherwise by local negotiationsthe Employer. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 of the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union nurse and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written applications application will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing OfficerManager, Supervisor Human Resources, Clinic Operations Manager or designate. Leaves Leave requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, twenty percent (20% %) of the nurse's regular gross annual biweekly earnings will be deducted and held for by the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the planEmployer. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salaryDuring the one-year leave following the four (4) years of salary deferral, plus accrued interest, if any, the Employer shall be paid pay to the nurse at biweekly the commencement rate of pay equal to eighty percent (80%) of her regular biweekly salary in the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between year immediately preceding the Hospital and the nurseleave. (h) All benefits and deductions shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The nurse shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses The nurse will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan Plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months written notice in advance is given to the Chief Nursing Officer Manager, Human Resources, Clinic Operations Manager or Supervisordesignate. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, salary will be returned to the nurse, nurse within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, Employer will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, salary paid out to the nurse her within a reasonable period of time. (l) The Upon return from pre-paid leave, the nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable job, subject to her seniority. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreementthese provisions. ii) The period of salary deferral and the leave period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement. (n) At the option of the nurse, the plan may be extended by the same amount of time as any unpaid extended leave of absence occurring during such period of time.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, employee subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses employees wishing to spread four (4) years' ’ salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse employee must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor Employer at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses employees that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationsthe parties. The year year, for purposes of the program program, shall be September 1 1st of one year to August 31 31st of the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurseemployee, the local Union and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written Where there are more applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officerthan spaces allotted, Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniorityseniority shall govern. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's employee’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse employee and will not be accessible to her or him the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in on which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurseemployee. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are the employee is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan OMERS will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse An employee may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorEmployer. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, employee within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's employee’s death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's employee’s estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse employee will be reinstated to his or her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse employee shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's employee’s pay. Such agreement will include: (i) A statement that the nurse employee is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with this Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. (ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. (iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse employee to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' year's salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Executive Officer or Supervisor Designate at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., ; the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one (1) time shall be determined by local negotiationsone (1). The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 1st of one one (1) year to August 31 31st the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Executive Officer or designateDesignate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, twenty percent (20% %) of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or her/him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The nurse shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are she/he is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan OMERS will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time The nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months' notice is given to the Chief Nursing Executive Officer or SupervisorDesignate. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, any will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her/his within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or her/his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she/he shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 12.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the Hospital. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing OfficerExecutive, Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him them until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months’ notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former their position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurseemployee, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan Plan is available to nurses employees wishing to spread four (4) years' years salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII DO/Ill of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse employee must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor Director of the Department and the Director of Human Resources at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 of the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurseemployee, the local Union and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Director of the Department and the Director of Human Resources or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested required for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's employee’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse employee and will not be accessible to her or him the employee until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the planPlan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse employee at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurseemployee. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The employee shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are he/she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses The employee will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse An employee may withdraw from the plan Plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorEmployer. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, employee within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse an employee terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse employee within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's employee’s death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's employee’s estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse employee as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse employee as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse employee will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse him/her within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse employee will be reinstated to his/her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse he/she shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse employee entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's employee’s pay. Such agreement will include: (i) A statement that the nurse employee is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 this article of the Collective Agreement. (ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. (iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse employee to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement. Employees must return to work for at least as long as the leave period, in order to avoid tax penalties being imposed by Revenue Canada.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Director of Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union Association and the Hospital. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing OfficerDirector of Nursing, Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Hospital’s Retirement Plan will be continue in accordance with the PlanArticle 17.04 unless prohibited by law. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months months’ notice is given to the Chief Director of Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 of the Collective Agreement. ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. . iv) The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement.

Pre-Paid Leave Plan. The Hospital Effective on ratification, the Employer agrees to introduce a pre-paid leave program, program funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four (4) years' year's salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part LXVIII of the IncomeIncome Tax Regulations, Section 6801, to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. (b) The nurse must make written application to the Chief Nursing Officer Vice President of Patient Services or Supervisor his/her designate at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. (c) The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationsno more than one (1). The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August 31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Union and the HospitalEmployer. (d) Written applications will be reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor Vice President of Patient Services or his/ her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested required for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. (e) During the four (4) years of salary deferral, 20% of the nurse's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. (f) The manner in which the deferred salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. (g) All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurse. (h) All benefits shall be kept whole during the four (4) years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses The nurse shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals Employers of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses The nurse will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. (i) A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three (3) months notice is given the Vice President of Patient Services, subject to the Chief Nursing Officer or SupervisorRevenue Canada guidelines. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, nurse within a reasonable period of time. (j) If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse's estate. (k) The Hospital Employer will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital Employer is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital Employer will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her within a reasonable period of time. (l) The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable job. (m) Final approval for entry into the pre-paid leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital Employer in order to authorize the Hospital Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse's pay. Such agreement will include: (i) A statement that the nurse is entering the pre-paid leave program in accordance with Article 11.11 12.09 of the Collective Agreement. (ii) The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. (iii) The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital Employer to enter the pre- pre-paid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement. (n) Employees must return to work for at least as long as the leave period, in order to avoid tax penalties being imposed by Revenue Canada.