Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave Sample Clauses
The Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave clause establishes an employee's right to take time off work for the birth, adoption, or care of a new child. It typically outlines the duration of leave available, eligibility requirements, and whether the leave is paid or unpaid, as well as any procedures for requesting leave and returning to work. This clause ensures that employees are protected from job loss during these significant life events and provides clarity on the employer's obligations, thereby supporting work-life balance and compliance with relevant employment laws.
Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave. (a) An employee may request maternity/adoption/parental leave without pay which may commence prior to the expected date of delivery and the employee shall be granted such leave in accordance with this Clause.
(b) An employee is entitled to a maximum of fifty-two (52) weeks leave under this Clause. However, the Employer may grant leave without pay when the employee is unable to return to duty after the expiration of this leave.
(c) An employee may return to duty after giving his/her Employer two (2) weeks’ notice of his/her intention to do so.
(d) The employee shall resume his/her former position and salary upon return for leave, with no loss of accrued benefits.
(e) Periods of leave up to fifty-two (52) weeks shall count for annual leave, sick leave, severance pay and step progression.
(f) Periods of leave up to fifty-two (52) weeks shall count for seniority purposes.
(g) Employee on leave will have the option of continuing to pay their portion of the group insurance premiums to a maximum of fifty-two (52) weeks. Where the employee opts to continue to pay premiums; the Employer will also pay its share of the premiums.
(h) An employee may be awarded sick leave for illness that is a result of or may be associated with pregnancy prior to the scheduled commencement date of maternity leave or birth of the child, whichever occurs first.
(i) An employee who applies for a position in accordance with Clause 13.01 while on maternity/adoption/parental leave shall be considered for that job posting in accordance with the provisions of Clause 13.04. If the employee on maternity/adoption/parental leave is successful, his/her trial period shall start upon her return to work.
(j) Upon written request to the Employer from the employee who is on maternity/adoption/parental leave, job postings shall be forwarded to the employee.
(k) The Government will endeavour to provide childcare services for its employees wherever possible.
Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave. 1. Maternity, adoption and parental leave without pay shall be granted to an employee:
a. as provided for in Part 6 of the Employment Standards Act.
b. for a stated period of time so that the return to duty will coincide with the commencement of the following term or semester.
Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave. 20.01 (a) An employee may request maternity/adoption/parental leave without pay which may commence prior to the expected date of delivery and the employee shall be granted such leave in accordance with this Article.
Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave. Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leaves shall be granted in accordance with applicable relevant legislation.
Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave. 18.01 An employee may request maternity/adoption/parental leave without pay which may commence prior to the expected date of delivery and the employee shall be granted such leave in accordance with this Article. *18.02 An employee is entitled to a maximum of seventy-eight (78) weeks leave under this Clause. However, the Employer may grant leave without pay when the employee is unable to return to duty after the expiration of this leave.
Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave a) Maternity Leave – Adoption Leave
i) An employee who has completed twenty (20) weeks of service, who makes application for leave at least four (4) weeks in advance of the requested commencement date, or the date the baby is expected to come into the employees care and who provides the Employer with a medical certificate certifying that she is pregnant if requested, or a letter confirming a pending Adoption shall be granted maternity/adoption leave consisting of: - a period not exceeding twenty-four (24) months - an additional period equal to the period between the estimated date of birth specified in the medical certificate and the actual date of birth, if the date of birth occurs after the date mentioned in the certificate, or the expected and actual date the baby came into the employees care - an employee may make application for further leave under Article 17.12. - such leave will be granted with assurance that the employee will resume employment in the same position or in a comparable position and a the same rate of pay occupied prior to the granting of such leave subject to negotiated wage increases
ii) In the event of complications arising out of pregnancy such that the employee is unable to return to work at the expiry of an approved leave of absence, she will receive payment of normal salary from accumulated sick leave benefits.
iii) If any Employee is unable to perform all of her normal duties due to pregnancy, she will have her duties modified or be assigned to another position where ever possible. If accommodation is not possible, the employee is entitled to take sick leave.
Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave a) In accordance with the Canada Labour Code an employee shall be granted maternity, adoption, and/or parental leave of absence without pay.
b) Employees on maternity, adoption, and/or parental leave shall only accumulate vacation credits for the first two (2) months of the leave.
c) Employees on maternity, adoption and/or parental leave shall only accumulate sick leave credits for the first two (2) months of the leave.
d) Employees on Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave shall be entitled to participate in Viterra’s Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave – Top Up Plan.
Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave. 21.1 A pregnant Employee who has completed one (1) year of continuous service before commencing leave shall be granted maternity leave without pay for a period of up to fifteen (15) weeks and parental leave according to Clause 21.3.
21.2 An Employee who has completed one (1) year of continuous service before commencing leave and who is adopting a child shall be granted adoption leave without pay for a period of up to thirty-seven (37) weeks. The Employee shall furnish proof of adoption.
21.3 An Employee who has completed one (1) year of continuous service before commencing leave and who has or will have the care or custody of the newborn child, shall be granted parental leave without pay for a period of up to thirty-seven (37) weeks. The Employee shall furnish proof of the birth of the child.
21.4 An Employee granted leave without pay pursuant to this Article shall, upon return to work, be returned to their former position or be placed in another comparable position with the Employer at not less than the same salary that had accrued to them prior to commencing leave, and at the same level of benefits.
21.5 An Employee whenever possible will give the Employer at least six (6) weeks written notice of their intended start date for the maternity, adoption or parental leave.
21.6 An Employee will be required to give the Employer four (4) weeks written notice of their intention to return to work. The Employer may accept a shorter period of notice in exceptional circumstances.
21.7 An Employee who, at the commencement of maternity, adoption or parental leave is participating in the Benefit Plan according to Article 19, shall continue to be covered according to plan and policy conditions throughout the period of maternity, adoption or parental leave. Premium contributions shall continue to be paid by the Employer and the Employee throughout the total period the Employee is on maternity, adoption or parental leave up to a maximum of one (1) year.
21.8 A pregnant Employee who presents medical evidence from her physician that continued employment in her present position may be hazardous to herself or to her unborn child, may request a transfer to a more suitable position if one is available.
21.9 Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Article, a pregnant Employee may qualify for a Supplemental Employment Benefit (S.E.
Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave a) In accordance with the Saskatchewan Employment Act an employee shall be granted maternity, adoption, and/or parental leave of absence without pay.
b) Maternity/Adoption and Parental leaves and/or Supplemental Unemployment Benefits (SUB) shall may be offered to eligible employees. Any SUB allowance and/or leaves will be granted and governed in accordance with the Company Policy.
c) An employee on Maternity/Adoption and Parental leaves shall accumulate vacation credits as per the Company Policy.
Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave a) In accordance with the Saskatchewan Employment Act an employee shall be granted maternity, adoption, and/or parental leave of absence without pay.
b) Employees on maternity, adoption and/ or parental leave will continue to accrue annual vacation credits for up to two (2) months of the leave. For clarity, an employee can only accrue vacation credits for a maximum of two (2) months during the entire leave.
c) Employees on one of either maternity, adoption and/or parental leave will continue to accrue sick leave credits for a maximum of two (2) months during the entire leave.