maternity leave definition

maternity leave means a period during which a woman is absent from work because she is pregnant or has given birth to a child, and at the end of which she has a right to return to work either under the terms of her contract of employment or under Part 8 of the Employment Rights Act 1996;
maternity leave means leave of the type provided for in Part A - Maternity Leave (and includes special maternity leave).
maternity leave means leave of the type provided for in subclause (1) of this clause and includes special maternity leave whether prescribed in an award or otherwise.

Examples of maternity leave in a sentence

  • Maternity leave shall be requested in writing upon a form provided by Personnel.

  • Maternity Leave Maternity leave is an unpaid leave of absence available to female employees for temporary disability because of pregnancy and delivery.

  • Maternity leave shall be granted to bargaining unit employees as follows: Each individual in need of a maternity leave shall apply to the Board, in writing, stating the length of leave time desired.

  • Maternity leave benefits are provided through the short- term disability plan.

  • Maternity leave may be requested up to nine (9) months prior to the anticipated delivery date with a doctor's certification as to the condition of the employee and the expected delivery date.


More Definitions of maternity leave

maternity leave means leave that a pregnant employee takes—
maternity leave means leave of the type provided for in clause 2.1 (and includes special maternity leave) whether prescribed in an Award or otherwise.
maternity leave is leave taken by a female Employee in connection with the pregnancy or the birth of a child of the Employee. Maternity leave consists of an unbroken period of leave.
maternity leave means a period during which a woman is absent from work because she is pregnant or has given birth to a child, and at the end of which she has a right to return to
maternity leave means partially or fully compensated time
maternity leave when used in this Agreement means leave by a teacher, without pay, as provided for in the paragraph of this Agreement entitled Maternity Leave.
maternity leave means a period during which a woman is absent from work because she is pregnant or has given birth to a child, and at the end of which she has a right to return to work either under the terms of her contract of employment or under Part 8 of the Employment Rights Act 199628; “maximum council tax reduction amount” means the amount determined in accordance with paragraph 29;