Unpaid Parental Leave. A teacher, upon request, shall be entitled to up to one (l) year of unpaid parental leave for the primary purpose of child care following the birth or adoption of a child. This leave may be taken without jeopardy to employment status, retirement and salary benefits, and teacher status and seniority rights. A written request for a parental leave must be submitted in advance of the effective date of said request for leave. The request shall include the expected length of the leave, and except in a situation beyond the control of the teacher, shall be submitted at least thirty (30) days in advance. In the event both parents of a child are employed by the corporation, only one of the two may be granted parental leave for the same period of time. This leave shall be used for the primary purpose of care of a child of which the teacher has legal custody, or in cases of adoption when there is temporary custody with intent to secure legal custody.
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Samples: Master Contract, Master Contract, Master Contract
