Duration of Leave An eligible female employee may apply for pregnancy leave, to commence after the 22nd week of pregnancy for a duration of up to 17 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.
Termination of Leave Interruption of pregnancy will terminate the leave. Human Resources may require in such cases forty-five (45) days notice to return.
Extension of Leave 5 If an extension of the leave is required, a request for the extension must be 6 submitted in writing at least five (5) days in advance of the leave expiration 7 or as soon as practical. Consideration of an extension will be based on the 8 same criteria as the original request. Failure to return to work at the 9 expiration of the leave may result in termination.
Taking of Leave (a) Annual leave shall be given and shall be taken within a period of six months after the date when the right to annual leave accrued; provided that the giving and taking of such leave may be postponed by mutual agreement between the parties for a further period not exceeding six months.
Use of Leave An employee does not need to use this leave entitlement in one block. Leave can be taken intermittently or on a reduced leave schedule when medically necessary. Employees must make reasonable efforts to schedule leave for planned medical treatment so as not to unduly disrupt the employer’s operations. Leave due to qualifying exigencies may also be taken on an intermittent basis.
General Leave Notwithstanding any provision for leave in this Agreement, the Employer may grant a leave of absence without pay to an employee requesting leave for an emergency or other unusual circumstances. A leave of absence may also be granted for any other reason in which case approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. All requests and approvals for leave shall be in writing. Upon request, the Employer will give reasons orally for withholding approval.
Period of Leave (a) The period of leave will be for 12 months, from 1 January to 31 December.
Types of Leave Employees shall be entitled to the following temporary noncumulative leaves of absence with full pay each school year.
Amount of Leave An employee may be granted paid leave to attend defence forces reserves training programs or courses on the following basis: Service Annual Training School, class or course of instruction Navy 13 calendar days 13 calendar days Army 14 calendar days 14 calendar days Air Force 16 calendar days 16 calendar days
Commencement of Leave Parental leave must commence no later than the first anniversary date of the birth or adoption of the child or of the date on which the child comes into the actual care and custody of the employee. The employee will decide when his or her parental leave is to commence.
