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In such a case, seniority will continue to accrue during the first term of office. If the employee returns prior to the expiration of five (5) calendar years and his/her previous position remains as originally posted, then he/she will be placed back in that position and the displaced employee will have rights as per this Agreement. The employee may only return after a period of five (5) years by bidding on vacancies in accordance with his/her seniority and qualifications. Save for a person on leave with CUPE Local 379, the employee on leave will not be eligible to participate in the Board\u2019s benefit plan(s) if the employee is covered by such plan(s) elsewhere. 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Seniority shall continue to accumulate during such leaves, however continuous service will not continue. When an employee is elected as an Officer of CUPE National or a Labour body OCEU is affiliated with, the Employer will be advised in writing by the local Union. The Employer will grant a leave of absence(s) for the duration of the elected term. Full time leaves will be granted without pay. For part-time leaves, the Union will reimburse the Employer for the salary paid to employees, Employer pension contributions and the cost of health, dental and all other benefits. The Employer shall be advised three (3) months prior to the expiration of the leave of absence as to whether an extension on the leave of absence will be requested or whether the person intends to return to work. Upon completion of the leave of absence the person may return to their previous position. If during this leave, the employee\u2019s previous permanent position is affected by technological and/or organizational change, they will be notified in accordance with Article 6. 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In such a case, seniority will continue to accrue during the first term of office. If the employee returns prior to the expiration of five (5) calendar years and their previous position remains as originally posted, then they/them will be placed back in that position. The employee may only return after a period of five (5) years by bidding on vacancies in accordance with their seniority and qualifications. Save for a person on leave with CUPE Local 379, the employee on leave will not be eligible to participate in the Board\u2019s benefit plan(s) if the employee is covered by such plan(s) elsewhere. 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