Temporary Disability Leave (Sick Leave. 15.5.1 A pregnant unit member shall be granted temporary disability leave of absence (sick leave) for disabilities associated with pregnancy, miscarriage, childbirth or recovery therefrom on the same basis as leave granted for any illness or injury. The unit member and their physician or practitioner shall determine as far in advance of the anticipated date of childbirth as is feasible the date on which the unit member’s pregnancy will disable the unit member from the performance of job duties and report that date to their Immediate Supervisor in order that substitute services may be arranged. Similarly, the unit member and their physician or practitioner shall determine and report the date on which the unit member is likely to be physically capable of returning to their duties following the termination of pregnancy.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
