Pregnancy and Maternity Leave. Accumulated sick leave credits may be used for pregnancy leave and related maternity time off. If an employee does not have sufficient sick leave credits accumulated for a reasonable pregnancy and maternity leave, the employee may request leave without pay. Pregnancy leave and related maternity leave time off shall be a reasonable amount of time depending on the extent and duration of the necessary leave of absence. The amount of time taken off shall be based upon agreement between the employee and her department head, subject to proper medical certification. Employees using sick or vacation leave for pregnancy and related maternity time off that have signified on the request for disability leave form their intention to return to work at the end of the agreed to leave time, shall be reinstated to their original job or to an equivalent position with equivalent pay and accumulated seniority, retirement, and other benefits, if and when the employee is physically able to return to work as certified by a licensed physician. Pursuant to Montana Human Rights Law in Sections 49-2-310 and 49-2-331, M.C.A., it shall be unlawful for an employer or the employer's agent to:
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Pregnancy and Maternity Leave. Accumulated sick leave credits may be used for pregnancy leave and related maternity time off. If an employee does not have sufficient sick leave credits accumulated for a reasonable reasonab e pregnancy and maternity leave, the employee may request leave without pay. Pregnancy leave and related maternity leave time off shall be a reasonable amount of time depending on the extent and duration of the necessary leave of absence. The amount of time taken off shall be based upon agreement between the employee and her department head, subject to proper medical certification. Employees using sick or vacation leave for pregnancy and related maternity time off that have signified on the request for disability leave form their intention to return to work at the end of the agreed to leave time, shall be reinstated to their original job or to an equivalent position with equivalent pay and accumulated seniority, retirement, and other benefits, if and when the employee is physically able to return to work as certified by a licensed physician. Pursuant to Montana Human Rights Law in Sections 49-2-310 and 49-2-331, M.C.A., it shall be unlawful for an employer or the employer's agent to:
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
