Common use of Pregnancy Leave - General Clause in Contracts

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.