Child Birth. A Teacher who is pregnant may continue in active employment as late into her pregnancy as her physician recommends, provided that she is able to properly perform her required duties. A Teacher shall be entitled to an unpaid child care leave to begin at any time between the commencement of a Teacher’s pregnancy, or the pregnancy of the Teacher’s partner, and 120 calendar days after the date the child is born. Such leave will be counted toward the 12-work-week entitlement under the unpaid FMLA but may be taken as paid leave if the teacher has accrued leave days. Such request must include the period of anticipated leave and will not exceed one (1) year. Where necessary, due to the disability of the Teacher or the child, the period of leave may be extended. Leave may also be extended for other reasons at the discretion of the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, subject to Board of Education approval. Said Teacher shall notify the District Privacy Officer in writing of his/her desire to take such leave, and, except in cases of emergency, shall give notice thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date on which the leave is to begin. It should be noted that if a Teacher is unable to work due to pregnancy, complications related to pregnancy, or in any way related to her own health, she may use sick leave benefits under Section 10.2.2 and may also be entitled to apply for Sick Leave Bank benefits under Section 10.3. If the Teacher’s child is ill or disabled and requires the Teacher’s assistance, the Teacher may qualify for use of sick leave under Section
Child Birth. Up to one (1) day’s absence may be authorized for an employee to be at the hospital on the day of the birth of his/her child.
Child Birth. An Employee may be granted a medical leave of absence for the birth or adoption of a child under the District’s FMLA policy and this leave can be with or without pay depending on accumulated sick days. A written request, accompanied by a statement by the attending physician must be submitted in compliance with FMLA and School Code, 105 ILCS 5/24-6, as amended.
Child Birth. 1. Medical Disability Leave for the purpose of child bearing shall be 9ranted for the period of time needed to cover the t~orary medical disability. The leave shall b&9in Nhen the eaployee and her doctor determine that she is not phys- icalLyable to continue her duties. Employees may utilize sick leave to cover saae. Leave 9ranted for the purpose of child bearing and other pr&9nancy-related disabilities shall include the accrual of seniority, and insurance benefits. Medical disa- bility leave for the purpose of chi Ld bearing shall not extend beyond two (2) months after the birth of the child, but may be extended for a period not to exceed tweive (12) Months, should precJ~ncy-related probleas arise after the bil-th. The e.ployee shall resu.e her position as soon as she and her doctor "a9ree that she is physically ~ualified to do so.
Child Birth. Child Birth leave refers to the period of disability due to pregnancy and/or the birth of a child. The length of childbirth leave may vary and is based on the employee’s needs as verified by a treating physician.
Child Birth. Male Employee shall be entitled to maximum 5 (five) work days in case of a child birth. The Employee may be requested to present the Birth Certificate. One (1) work day in case of child delivery of other member of close family (sister, daughter or other immediate family member).
