ARTICLE LEAVE OF ABSENCE. The Employer, may, in its discretion, grant a leave of absence with or without pay to any employee for education personal reasons. Request for leave of absence shall be in writing and submitted to his supervisor who will forward the same to the designated Human Resources representative for approval. An employeeshall not be required to use his accumulated vacation before requesting a leave of absence for non-vacation purposes. The Employer shall grant leaves of absence without pay to up to four (4) employees to attend Union conventions or seminars, provided that: such leave does not unduly interfere with the operation requirements of the Employer; the total leave of absence granted hereunder shall not exceed twenty-five working days per year of the agreement; not more than one (1) employee from any program unit may receive leave hereunder at any one time and; the Union gives fourteen (14) clear notice of such leave to the Employer. Leave of absence due to pregnancy and/or parental leave shall be granted in accordance with the requirements of the Standards Act of Ontario If an employee who has completed his probationary period is required to serve as a juror, he shall not lose his regular pay because of such attendance provided he notifies his supervisor immediately upon notification that he will be required to serve as a juror, presents proof of service and promptly pays to the Employer any amounts paid to him for such service. Employees absent from work for any continuous period of fifteen (15) calendar days or more other than a period of vacation leave or paid sick leave shall not earn vacation or sick leave credits during the period of any such absence and anniversary dates shall be adjusted accordingly except as specified in Article In addition, the Employer shall not be required to contribute to the payment of health and welfare benefits during any such absence. Employees who desire to maintain health and welfare benefits through the Employer must arrange payments of premiums for all such benefits and pay all such premiums through the Employer before commencing any absence. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, it is agreed that the Employer shall maintain health and welfare benefits for employees who are off work on Long Term Disability or Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Benefits for a period of up to one (1) year from the date such employee ceased working for the Employer provided the employee pays his portion of the health and welfare benefi...
ARTICLE LEAVE OF ABSENCE. The Administrator may grant or refuse a request for a leave of absence without pay for extenuating personal reasons, provided that he receives at least one ( I) month's notice in writing, unless impossible, and that such leave may be arranged without undue inconvenience to the normal operations of the Nursing Home. Applicants when applying must indicate the date of departure and specify the date of return. If a leave of absence is granted, the employee shall be advised in writing with a copy to the Union. To qualify for leaves of absence as stipulated above the employee must have completed six (6) months of employment with the Employer and it is expressly understood, no benefit except as hereinafter provided shall accrue to or be paid to any employee on leave of absence.
ARTICLE LEAVE OF ABSENCE. The Company may grant leave of absence to any employee for legitimate personal reasons and any person who is absent with written permission, shall not lose his seniority. In the case of leave to attend union business, it is understood that, normally, not more than one employee will be absent at any one time.
ARTICLE LEAVE OF ABSENCE. The Administrator may grant or refuse a request for a leave of absence without pay for extenuating personal reasons, provided that he receives at least one month's notice in writing, unless impossible, and that such leave may be arranged without undue inconvenience to the normal operations of the Nursing Home. Applicants when applying must indicate the date of departure and specify the date of return. If a leave of absence is granted, the employee shall be advised in writing with a copy to the Union. To qualify for leaves of absence as stipulated above the employee must have completed six (6) months of employment with the Employer and it is expressly understood no benefit except as hereinafter provided shall accrue to or be paid to any employee on leave of absence. and Parental Leave Pregnancy and parental leaves will be granted in accordance with the Employment Standards Act of Ontario unless otherwise amended.
ARTICLE LEAVE OF ABSENCE. The Administrator may grant a request for leave of absence for personal reasons without pay provided that he receives at least one (1) month's clear notice, in writing, unless impossible, and provided that such leave may be arranged without undue inconvenience to the normal operations of the Nursing Home. Employees when applying for such leave shall indicate the proposed date of departure and return. Such leave shall not be unreasonably withheld.
ARTICLE LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Written requests for a personal leave of absence without pay will be considered on an individual basis by the employee’s Department Head or designate. Such requests are to be submitted as far in advance as possible, but no less than two
ARTICLE LEAVE OF ABSENCE. The Employer may or may not, at its discretion, grant a leave of absence without pay to an employee. A request for leave of absence shall be made in writing to the Executive Director. Employees shall be granted pregnancy and parental leave in accordance with the Employment Standards Act.
ARTICLE LEAVE OF ABSENCE. An employee wishing to apply for leave of absence shall submit a written request to Supervisor, with a copy to the Human Resources Consultant, stating the purpose and duration of the leave as far in advance as possible of the date wishes to commence absence from work, except in cases where such notice would not be practicable. Requests for leave of absence will be seriously considered and will not be unreasonably withheld. However, the parties agree that departmental operating requirements shall be a major consideration in such leave. An employee shall return to position when the employee returns from a leave of absence, provided the employee returns immediately on expiry of such leave and provided such position still exists.
ARTICLE LEAVE OF ABSENCE. (a) The Employer may grant or refuse a request for a Leave of Absence for up to one year without pay for extenuating personal reasons, provided that the Employer receives at least three (3) weeks notice, in writing, unless impossible, and that such leave may be arranged without undue inconvenienceto the normal operations of the service area. To be eligible for a leave of absence, the employee must have completed their probationary period. Applicants when applying must indicate the date of departure and specify the anticipated date of return. The Employer will respond in writing to LOA request within fourteen (14) calendar days. It is understood that leave of absence will not be requested as an attempt to take time off as unpaid holiday, except in extenuating circumstances. If Leave of Absence is granted, the employee shall be advised in writing with copy to the Union. Employees who are on Leave of Absence will not seek gainful employment on such leave, and if an employee does engage in gainful employment while on such leave, he will be deemed to have quit and forfeit all rights and privileges contained in this Agreement, unless otherwise agreed by the Union and the Employer. If the employee is gainfully employed prior to the leave the employee will inform the Employer prior to seeking approval from the Employer. An employee who has been granted a Leave of Absence of any kind, and who overstays their leave, unless they obtain permission or provide a satisfactory explanation, shall be considered to have terminated their employment without notice. When a leave of absence of up to twelve (12) months has been approved, the Employer will reinstate the employee to the same work location.
ARTICLE LEAVE OF ABSENCE. (a) A request for leave of absence for any legitimate purpose shall be considered by the Employer and shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Company prefers that no leave of absence be consecutive with annual vacation during the prime time and may find it necessary to refuse a request where it would cause difficulty in operating the plant. Requests for leave of absence shall be in writing through the Site Manager. Permission if granted shall be in writing from the Site Manager. If the request is refused, written reasons for the refusal shall be given. Employeeswill only be requiredto use vacation credits in conjunction with a leave of absence if the leave of absence extends into a previously scheduled vacation period. Employees shall normally receive a written reply to a request for leave of absence within two (2) weeks of the submitting of such request. Under no circumstances shall any leave of absence continue to excess of six (6) months save those referred to in clause hereof. Upon request to the Employer, the Employer shall allow leave of absence without loss of seniority for the period of time that the employee is a candidate in Federal, Provincial Regional or Municipal elections. An employee elected to public office shall be allowed leave of absence without loss of seniority during this first term of office. The Employer agrees to grant written leave of absence for a period of not more than twelve (12) months to any employee who has been elected or appointed to a position with the International or Local Union, if such duties require him to have leave of absence from his Employer duties on a full-time basis the employee to give notice. The Employer will grant leave in accordance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act.
