Pregnancy Leave - General Sample Clauses

Pregnancy Leave - General. Prior to commencing pregnancy leave, the female employee must indicate in writing her desire to return to work following her pregnancy. The Canadian Human Rights Act requires the employer to accommodate the needs of pregnant employees in the workplace, unless to do so would cause undue hardship to the business. If a pregnant employee is unable to work in her regular work location because of the possible radioactivity level, her normal base rate of pay will be maintained during the period of relocation.
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Pregnancy Leave - General a) Pregnancy leave will be granted in accordance with the provisions of the Employment Standards Act, except as amended in this Agreement. b) At least one (1) month in advance of the expected delivery, the employee should make written application to the department head, or designate, for pregnancy leave including the date the leave will commence and the expected date of return to work but in no event shall such written application be provided less than two (2) weeks prior to the commencement of the leave. In cases where the exact date of the birth of the child is unknown, the employee must keep their Department Head/designate advised of the expected date of birth. c) The employee must inform the Employer of any changes to the originally stated return to work date at least one (1) month prior to the effective date of the change, or one (1) month in advance of the original return to work date, whichever is earlier. d) Upon return to work the employee is entitled to return to their previous position and salary. If that position no longer exists, the layoff provisions will apply. e) Seniority will be maintained, and length of service and vacation entitlement continue to accrue, while the employee is on a Pregnancy Leave. Upon return to work, the employee will be entitled to the same amount of vacation days as if they had worked. With the permission of the Department Head, this time may be added on to the end of their leave, which may include additional approved leave such as Parental Leave or a Leave of Absence Without Pay, taken after the Pregnancy Leave. f) During the period of Pregnancy Leave, the University will continue the employee on the benefits in which they are enrolled immediately prior to the commencement of their leave if they so choose. The employee is required to pay their share of the costs of the benefit plans in which they are enrolled during the full term of the leave. g) Unusual pregnancy or birth situations may occur where the normal application of this Article may not be appropriate. Such special cases should be reviewed with Human Resources.
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Pregnancy Leave - General. Prior to commencing pregnancy leave, the female employee must indicate in writing her desire to return to work following her pregnancy. The Canadian Human Rights Act requires the employer to accommodate the needs of pregnant employees in the workplace, unless to do so would cause undue hardship to the business. If a pregnant employee is unable to work in her regular work location because of the possible radioactivitylevel, her normal base rate of pay will be maintainedduring the period of relocation, Duration of Leave An eligible female employee may apply for pregnancy leave, to commence after the week of pregnancy for a duration of up to weeks. The pregnancy leave of an employee who is not entitled to take parental leave ends on the later of the day that is seventeen weeks after the pregnancy leave began or the day that is six weeks after the birth, still- birth or miscarriage.
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Pregnancy Leave - General i. In the event a pregnancy terminates prior to twelve (12) weeks before the expected birth date, the employee shall be entitled to pregnancy leave. ii. A pregnant employee shall notify the Local in writing of the expected birth date. Such notice will be given at least four (4) weeks in advance of the date on which the pregnancy leave of absence is to commence. iii. The commencement of pregnancy leave may be deferred for any period approved in writing by a duly qualified medical practitioner. iv. Absence due to pregnancy related medical complications shall be covered by sick leave provisions before the pregnancy leave of absence per Article 22.06 provided that the employee is not eligible for EI (Employment Insurance) sick leave benefits.
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Pregnancy Leave - General i. In the event a pregnancy terminates prior to twelve (12) weeks before the expected birth date, the employee shall be entitled to pregnancy leave. ii. A pregnant employee shall notify the Employer in writing of the expected birth date. Such notice will be given at least four (4) weeks in advance of the date on which the pregnancy leave of absence is to commence. iii. The commencement of pregnancy leave may be deferred for any period approved in writing by a duly qualified medical practitioner. iv. Absence due to pregnancy related medical complications shall be covered by sick leave provisions before and after the pregnancy leave of absence per Article 11 (Sick Leave, Welfare Plans and Pension Plan) provided that the employee is not eligible for EI (Employment Insurance) sick leave benefits. v. During the leave the employee shall continue to receive the benefits under Article 11 (Sick Leave, Welfare Plans and Pension Plan). vi. The leave shall be considered as employment with the Employer for purposes of seniority, salary increments, vacation entitlement, and sick leave entitlement.
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Pregnancy Leave - General i. A pregnant employee shall be granted a pregnancy leave of up to seventeen (17) weeks in duration. The leave will begin no earlier than thirteen (13) weeks before the expected birth date. ii. In the event a pregnancy terminates prior to twelve (12) weeks before the expected birth date, the employee shall be entitled to pregnancy leave. iii. A pregnant employee shall notify the Employer in writing of the expected birth date. Such notice will be given at least four (4) weeks in advance of the date on which the pregnancy leave of absence is to commence. iv. The commencement of pregnancy leave may be deferred for any period approved in writing by a duly qualified medical practitioner. v. Absence due to pregnancy related medical complications shall be covered by sick leave provisions before and after the pregnancy leave of absence per Article 16.1 (Short Term Illness and Injury) provided that the employee is not eligible for EI (Employment Insurance) sick leave benefits. vi. During the leave the employee shall continue to receive the benefits under Article 16.4 (Health and Welfare Plans). vii. Supplemental Employment Insurance Benefits shall be available pursuant to Article 17.5(b) (
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