Maternity and Adoption Leave. An employee shall be entitled to a leave of absence, not exceeding fifty-two (52) weeks, for the purpose of giving birth or adopting a child. The leave shall be without pay, with benefits, and with continuing accrual of seniority. The employee shall be required to give the Employer as much advance notice of the leave as is reasonably possible and an indication of the duration of the leave being sought. At least four (4) weeks prior to the termination of the leave, the employee shall confirm with the Employer the specific date of return to work, and the Employer shall confirm that the employee's previous job or a similar job at equal pay is available.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Letter of Agreement
