Relocation Leave. Effective 01 December 2009, a full-time or part-time employee who is a spouse of a person who is being relocated/posted/transferred to another geographical location for work reasons may be granted relocation leave without pay for a period up to twelve (12) months, for the purpose of assisting them with their transition to another NPF position at their new location without a break in service, provided that they meet the following eligibility requirements: (a) the employee must submit a written request for relocation leave to their manager at least four (4) weeks in advance; (b) the employee must provide advance written confirmation that they are voluntarily giving up rights to their substantive position effective the first (1st) day of their relocation leave (thus allowing their former position to be immediately filled on a permanent basis); (c) the employee must provide advance written confirmation that they will be deemed to have voluntarily resigned from the NPF employment effective the last day of their relocation leave in the event if they are not successful in obtaining another NPF position during their leave; (d) the employee must ensure their previous location has (e) the employee must provide proof of the spouse’s relocation/ posting/transfer; and (f) an employee may continue group benefits and/or pension coverage provided the employee pays both the Employer’s and their share of contributions and premiums. The employee shall, along with the request for relocation leave, notify the Employer in writing of the options concerning the pension and group benefits coverage.
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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement