Common use of Effect of Absence Clause in Contracts

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen twelve (1812) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period8) weeks) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three ten (310) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where (i) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any leave of approved absence without pay exceeds paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share credit for service for purposes of salary increments, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefit under any provision of the health Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for salary increases shall be adjusted by full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he is participating for the period of time the absence. The employee may arrange with the Hospital to prepay the full premium of any applicable subsidized benefits in which he is participating during the period of leave in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar daysdays to ensure continuing coverage. It is further understood that during such absence, credit for seniority shall be suspended and not accrue during the new anniversary date period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall prevail thereafteraccrue if an employee’s absence is due to disability resulting in WSIB benefits or LTD benefits including the period of the disability program covered by Employment Insurance. (eii) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave.Notwithstanding Article 10.05 (fa) Notwithstanding the above(i), the Employer seniority and service shall continue accumulate for a period of up to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave seventeen (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (2817) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislationpregnancy leave. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Actleave, seniority and service shall accrue accumulate for a period of up to thirty- five (35) weeks after the duration of the parental leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided began, if the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union also took pregnancy leave, and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.thirty-seven

Effect of Absence. Where (i) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any leave of approved absence without pay exceeds paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share credit for service for purposes of salary increments, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefit under any provision of the health Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for salary increases shall be adjusted by full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he is participating for the period of time the absence. The employee may arrange with the Hospital to prepay the full premium of any applicable subsidized benefits in which he is participating during the period of leave in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar daysdays to ensure continuing coverage. It is further understood that during such absence, credit for seniority shall be suspended and not accrue during the new anniversary date period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall prevail thereafteraccrue for a period of thirty (30) months if an employee's absence is due to disability resulting in WCB or LTD benefits. (eii) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave.Notwithstanding Article 10.05 (fa) Notwithstanding the above(i), service and seniority will accrue for a maximum period of seventeen (17) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a pregnancy leave, and for a maximum period of eighteen (18) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a parental leave. In addition, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premium premiums of the subsidized employee benefits in which the employee is participating for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave up to seventeen (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (2817) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that from the obligation commencement of the Employer to pay its share of leave while the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty monthspregnancy leave, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.eighteen

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) (applies to full time only) i) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (bii) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (ai). (ciii) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (div) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (ev) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement Collective Agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (fvi) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-twenty- eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (gvii) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (ai), (bii) or (fvi) above shall provide the Employer employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (hviii) Notwithstanding Article 11.10 (ea) v), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (ai) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to the Leave of Absence. (iix) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its it’s share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. (b) (applies to part-time only) i) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. ii) Notwithstanding Article 11.09 (b) i), when an employee is on educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. Seniority for part-time will be based on an average of her normal weekly hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to the Leave of Absence. iii) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and will be based on an average of her normal weekly hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to the Leave of Absence. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen twelve (1812) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period8) weeks) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three ten (310) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 11.09 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays they pay the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement Collective Agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, accumulate but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-twenty- eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 11.11 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she they will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays they pay the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her their portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where ((a), (b) and (c) of the following clause are applicable to full-time only): (a) It is understood that, during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any leave approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence without pay exceeds in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly, in addition, the employee will become responsible for salary increases shall be adjusted by full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and absence except that the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premium premiums for the benefit plans up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in accordance with the Employment Standards Act receipt of W.S.I.B. benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave a period of fifteen (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (2815) weeks if an employee's absence is due to disability resulting in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illnessW.S.I.B. benefits. Effective October 11, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters2002, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer Hospital will continue to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits premiums up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in receipt of WSIB or LTD benefits. Such payment shall also continue while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as sick leave (including the employment relationship continues or Employment Insurance Period) to a maximum of thirty months(30) months from the time the absence commenced. (c) It is further understood that, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, it seniority shall accrue for a period of thirty (30) months if an employee's absence is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered due to disability resulting in W.S.I.B. benefits or LTD benefits, or for a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day period of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic yearyear if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. The employee will Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in W.S.I.B. benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. For leaves which commence on or after the option date of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for ratification, notwithstanding this provision, part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service employees shall accrue seniority for the duration a period of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.thirty

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Group Insurance Benefits for eligible employees for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, with the exception of LTD, provided that she she/he pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence to a maximum period of eighteen (18) months, except as modified by (a), subject to approval of the benefit carrier. (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance Benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence absence, paid Sick Leave, or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance Benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)Act. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Group Insurance Benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty twenty-four (24) months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits Group Insurance Benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where (i) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any leave of approved absence without pay exceeds paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share credit for service for purposes of salary increments, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefit under any provision of the health Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and welfare the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he is participating for the calendar month period of the absence. The employee may arrange with the Hospital to prepay the full premium of any applicable subsidized benefits in which he is participating during the period of leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar daysdays to ensure continuing coverage. It is further understood that during such absence, credit for seniority shall be suspended and not accrue during the new anniversary date period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall prevail thereafteraccrue if an employee’s absence is due to disability resulting in WSIB benefits or LTD benefits including the period of the disability program covered by Employment Insurance. (eii) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave.Notwithstanding Article 10.05 (fa) Notwithstanding the above(i), the Employer seniority and service shall continue accumulate for a period of up to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave seventeen (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (2817) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislationpregnancy leave. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Actleave, seniority and service shall accrue accumulate for a period of up to thirty- five (35) weeks after the duration of the parental leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided began, if the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union also took pregnancy leave, and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.thirty-seven

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) (applies to full time only) i) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (bii) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (ai). (ciii) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (div) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (ev) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement Collective Agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (fvi) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.two

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply:: (Where LTD is referenced, it shall only apply to agreements that have LTD coverage): (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Group Insurance Benefits for eligible employees for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, with the exception of LTD, provided that she she/he pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence to a maximum period of eighteen (18) months, except as modified by (a), subject to approval of the benefit carrier. (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance Benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence absence, paid Sick Leave, or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance Benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)Act. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Group Insurance Benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty twenty-four (24) months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits Group Insurance Benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer employer with payment payments for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences absence for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply:: (Where LTD is referenced, it shall only apply to agreements that have LTD coverage (without prejudice to positions outstanding): (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Group Insurance Benefits for eligible employees for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, with the exception of LTD, provided that she she/he pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence to a maximum period of eighteen (18) months, except as modified by (a), subject to approval of the benefit carrier. (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance Benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence absence, paid Sick Leave, or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance Benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)Act. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Group Insurance Benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty twenty-four (24) months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits Group Insurance Benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her her/his portion of the premiums each month in advance. (i) For purposes of clarity, employees in receipt of short-term disability payments are on a leave with pay and are, therefore, not subject to the “effect of absence” clause. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where ((a), (b) and (c) of the following clause are applicable to full-time only): (a) It is understood that, during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any leave approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence without pay exceeds in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly, in addition, the employee will become responsible for salary increases shall be adjusted by full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and absence except that the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premium premiums for the benefit plans up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in accordance with the Employment Standards Act receipt of W.S.I.B. benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave a period of fifteen (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (2815) weeks if an employee's absence is due to disability resulting in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illnessW.S.I.B. benefits. Effective October 11, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters2002, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer Hospital will continue to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits premiums up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in receipt of WSIB or LTD benefits. Such payment shall also continue while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as sick leave (including the employment relationship continues or Employment Insurance Period) to a maximum of thirty months(30) months from the time the absence commenced. (c) It is further understood that, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, it seniority shall accrue for a period of eighteen (18) months if an employee's absence is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered due to disability resulting in W.S.I.B. benefits or LTD benefits, or for a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day period of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic yearyear if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. The employee will have For leaves which commence on or after the option date of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Actratification, notwithstanding this provision, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration a period of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.thirty

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) (applies to full time only) i) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (bii) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (ai). (ciii) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (div) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (ev) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement Collective Agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (fvi) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen twelve (1812) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period8) weeks) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three ten (310) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (gvii) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (ai), (bii) or (fvi) above shall provide the Employer employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (hviii) Notwithstanding Article 11.10 (ea) v), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (ai) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to the Leave of Absence. (iix) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its it’s share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. (b) (applies to part-time only) i) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. ii) Notwithstanding Article 11.09 (b) i), when an employee is on educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. Seniority for part-time will be based on an average of her normal weekly hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to the Leave of Absence. iii) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and will be based on an average of her normal weekly hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to the Leave of Absence. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where ((a), (b) and (c) of the following clause are applicable to full-time employees only) (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any leave approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence without pay exceeds in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for salary increases shall be adjusted by full payment of any subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of time in excess of absence, except that the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premium premiums up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of WSIB benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in WSIB benefits. (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision seniority shall accrue for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum period of eighteen (18) months) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in WSIB benefits*, or family medical leave (currently for a maximum period of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to clause an illness. (ad) above. Seniority for Effective June 4, 1996, part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six employees shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen (2618) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks prior if absent due to Leave a disability resulting in WSIB benefits, on the basis of Absencewhat the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under ” *Note: Add the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month words "or L.T.D. benefits" only in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Codeagreements providing L.T.D. benefits.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where (a) Except as otherwise provided under the pregnancy leave and parental leave provisions of this Collective Agreement, during an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave or any other benefit under any provision of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the Employee's service date adjusted accordingly for the entire period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days. (b) In addition, except as otherwise provided under the pregnancy leave and parental leave provisions of the Collective Agreement, during an unpaid leave of absence without pay exceeds exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share Employee will become responsible for full payment of the health and welfare subsidized Employee insured benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in Employee is participating for the month immediately following. (b) If the leave period of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, except that the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for up to thirty (30) months while the benefit plans Employee is in accordance with receipt of WCB/WSIB benefits or LTD benefits including the period of the disability program covered by Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave Insurance. (currently a maximum of eighteen (18c) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is further understood that during the obligation portion of the Employer to pay its share such unpaid absence in excess of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months(30) continuous calendar days, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days. Notwithstanding this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for a period of thirty (30) months if an Employee’s absence is due to disability resulting in WCB/WSIB benefits or Long Term Disability benefits including the duration period of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide disability program covered by the Human Rights CodeEmployment Insurance.

Effect of Absence. Where Unless otherwise provided in the Collective Agreement: (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any leave approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence without pay exceeds in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for salary increases shall be adjusted by full payment of any subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of time in excess of absence, except that the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premium premiums up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of WSIB benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in WSIB benefits. (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision seniority shall accrue for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum period of eighteen (18) months) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in WSIB benefits*, or family medical leave (currently for a maximum period of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness." *Note: Add the option of remaining words "or L.T.D. benefits" only in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absenceagreements providing L.T.D. benefits. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employeeEmployee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employeeEmployee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees Employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees Employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen twelve (1812) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.eight

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) (applies to full time only) i) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (bii) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (ai). (ciii) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (div) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (ev) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement Collective Agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (fvi) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen twelve (1812) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period8) weeks) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three ten (310) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (gvii) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (ai), (bii) or (fvi) above shall provide the Employer employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (hviii) Notwithstanding Article 11.10 (ea) v), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (ai) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on an average of her normal weekly hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to the Leave of Absence. (iix) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its it’s share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. (b) (applies to part-time only) i) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. ii) Notwithstanding Article 11.09 (b) i), when an employee is on educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. Seniority for part-time will be based on an average of her normal weekly hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to the Leave of Absence. iii) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and will be based on an average of her normal weekly hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to the Leave of Absence. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by OPTIONS, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave or any other benefits under any provision of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence without pay exceeds in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of the health and welfare subsidized employee benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that he/she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer is participating for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar daysabsence, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and except that OPTIONS will continue to pay its share of the premium premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of W.S.I.B. benefits. OPTIONS will continue to pay its share of the premiums for the benefit plans initial seventeen (17) weeks from the commencement of the leave while an employee is on maternity leave and for a period of up to thirty-five (35) weeks while on parental leave for a birth mother and up to thirty-seven (37) weeks while on parental leave for a natural or adoptive parent who has not taken maternity leave. Service shall accrue for the initial seventeen (17) weeks from the commencement of the leave if an employee is on maternity leave and for up to thirty-five (35) weeks while an employee is on parental leave for a birth mother, and up to thirty-seven (37) weeks while on parental leave for a natural or adoptive parent who has not taken a maternity leave. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.S.I.B. benefits. (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision seniority shall accrue in accordance with the Employment Standards Act during maternity and parental leave, or for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave a period of thirty (currently 30) months if an employee’s absence is due to a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently disability resulting in W.S.I.B. benefits, for a maximum period of twenty-eight four (2824) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) months if an employee’s unpaid sick leave days for personal absence is due to an illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and and, in the month month, immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement Collective Agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, accumulate but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, WSIB and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or leave, emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick or any other legislated leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)identified under Act. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where (a) Except as otherwise provided under the pregnancy leave and parental leave provisions of this Collective Agreement, during an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave or any other benefit under any provision of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended and the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis. The Employee's service date shall be adjusted accordingly for the entire period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days. (b) In addition, except as otherwise provided under the pregnancy leave and parental leave provisions of the Collective Agreement, during an unpaid leave of absence without pay exceeds exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share Employee will become responsible for full payment of the health and welfare subsidized Employee insured benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and Employee is participating in for the month immediately following. (b) If the leave period of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days. These insured benefits include: semi- private hospitalization insurance, extended health care, group life insurance and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere dental plan. Long Term Disability coverage will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are an Employee on paid an unpaid leave of absence or WSIB, and exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days. The Employer will continue to pay its share of the premium for insured benefits for up to twelve (12) months while the benefit plans Employee is in accordance with receipt of WCB/WSIB benefits. (c) It is further understood that during the Employment Standards Act portion of such unpaid absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence in excess of thirty (currently 30) continuous calendar days. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue for a maximum period of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It years if an Employee’s absence is understood that due to disability resulting in WCB/WSIB benefits or Long Term Disability benefits including the obligation period of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited disability program covered by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with payEmployment Insurance. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen twelve (1812) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period8) weeks) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three ten (310) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.. Prepaid leave provisions

Effect of Absence. Where (i) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any leave of approved absence without pay exceeds paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share credit for service for purposes of salary increments, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefit under any provision of the health Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and welfare the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which she is participating for the calendar month period of the absence. The employee may arrange with the Hospital to prepay the full premium of any applicable subsidized benefits in which she is participating during the period of leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar daysdays to ensure continuing coverage. It is further understood that during such absence, credit for seniority shall be suspended and not accrue during the new anniversary date period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall prevail thereafteraccrue if an employee’s absence is due to disability resulting in WSIB benefits or LTD benefits including the period of the disability program covered by Employment Insurance. (eii) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave.Notwithstanding Article 10.05 (fa) Notwithstanding the above(i), the Employer seniority and service shall continue accumulate for a period of up to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave seventeen (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (2817) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislationpregnancy leave. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Actleave, seniority and service shall accrue accumulate for a period of up to thirty-five (35) weeks after the duration of the parental leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided began, if the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union also took pregnancy leave, and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.thirty-seven

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave ([currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) ] or family medical leave ([currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) ] or emergency leave ([currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)]. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any (a) Except as otherwise provided under the pregnancy leave and parental leave provisions of this Collective Agreement, during an unpaid absence without pay exceeds exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits credit for service for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniorityfor purposes of salary increment, servicevacation, vacation credits sick leave or any other benefits benefit under any provision of the collective agreement Collective Agreement or elsewhere will not accumulateelsewhere, but will remain fixed at shall be suspended and the amount held at benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis. The Employee's service date shall be adjusted accordingly for the commencement entire period of the leaveabsence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days. (fb) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer The Hospital shall continue to pay its share the employer portion of the premium premiums for the benefit plans under Articles 21.01 and Article 16.01 for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will on WSIB or at any time when salary is received. Such payment shall also continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with while an employee is on sick leave (including the Employment Standards Act for employees who are Insurance Period) or on pregnancyLong Term Disability or is in receipt of WCB/parental leave (currently WSIB benefits to a maximum of eighteen twelve (1812) monthsmonths from the time the absence commenced. The Hospital agrees to provide the Union with notice of any employee whose benefits are impacted by a leave of absence under this provision and will discuss arrangements for coverage with the Union for individuals impacted by this provision. (c) In addition, except as provided under the pregnancy leave and parental leave provisions of the Collective agreement or family medical as provided in (b) above, during any other unpaid leave of absence exceeding thirty (currently 30) continuous calendar days, the Employee will become responsible for the full payment of the subsidized employee insured benefits in which the employee is participating in for the period of absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days. These insured benefits include; : semi private hospitalization insurance, extended health care, group life insurance and the dental plan. Long Term disability coverage will not continue for an employee on an unpaid leave of absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days under this provision. (d) Accrual of seniority It is further understood that during the portion of such unpaid absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue for a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum period of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness years if an Employee’s absence is due to disability resulting in WCB/WSIB benefits or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that Long Term Disability benefits including the obligation period of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited disability program covered by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with payEmployment Insurance. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where ((a), (b) and (c) of the following clause are applicable to full-time only): (a) It is understood that, during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any leave approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence without pay exceeds in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly, in addition, the employee will become responsible for salary increases shall be adjusted by full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and absence except that the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premium premiums for the benefit plans up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in accordance with the Employment Standards Act receipt of W.S.I.B. benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave a period of fifteen (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (2815) weeks if an employee's absence is due to disability resulting in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illnessW.S.I.B. benefits. Effective October 11, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters2002, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer Hospital will continue to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits premiums up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in receipt of WSIB or LTD benefits. Such payment shall also continue while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as sick leave (including the employment relationship continues or Employment Insurance Period) to a maximum of thirty months(30) months from the time the absence commenced. (c) It is further understood that, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, it seniority shall accrue for a period of thirty (30) months if an employee's absence is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered due to disability resulting in W.S.I.B. benefits or LTD benefits, or for a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day period of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic yearyear if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. The employee will Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in W.S.I.B. benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. For leaves which commence on or after the option date of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for ratification, notwithstanding this provision, part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to illnesses greater than six (266) weeks prior to Leave or a disability resulting in WSIB benefits, on the basis of Absencewhat the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where Unless otherwise provided in this Collective Agreement: (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any leave approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence without pay exceeds in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for salary increases shall be adjusted by full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of time in excess of absence, except that the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premium premiums for the benefit plans up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum receipt of eighteen (18) months) W.S.I.B. or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)LTD benefits. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Such payment shall continue while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as sick leave (including the employment relationship continues or Employment Insurance Period) to a maximum of thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation(30) months from the time the absence commenced. For purposes of Notwithstanding this provision, it service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s absence is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered due to a leave with paydisability resulting in W.S.I.B benefits. (gc) It is further understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a)during such unpaid absence, (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment credit for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic yearpurposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, Notwithstanding this provision seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the absence if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in W.S.I.B. benefits or LTD benefits or while an employee is on sick leave and (including the Employer will maintain its share Employment Insurance period) or for a period of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Codean illness.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply:apply (Where LTD is referenced, it shall only apply to agreements that have LTD coverage): (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Group Insurance Benefits for eligible employees for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, with the exception of LTD, provided that she she/he pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence to a maximum period of eighteen (18) months, except as modified by (a), subject to approval of the benefit carrier. (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance Benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence absence, paid Sick Leave, or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance Benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)Act. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Group Insurance Benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty twenty-four (24) months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits Group Insurance Benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.the

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. (j) Health and Welfare Benefits shall be kept whole for the period of paid parenting leave. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply:: (Where LTD is referenced, it shall only apply to agreements that have LTD coverage (without prejudice to positions outstanding): (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Group Insurance Benefits for eligible employees for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, with the exception of LTD, provided that she she/he pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence to a maximum period of eighteen (18) months, except as modified by (a), subject to approval of the benefit carrier. (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance Benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence absence, paid Sick Leave, or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance Benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)Act. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Group Insurance Benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty twenty-four (24) months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits Group Insurance Benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where ‌ Unless otherwise provided in the Collective Agreement: (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any leave approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence without pay exceeds in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for salary increases shall be adjusted by full payment of any subsidized employee benefits in which they are participating for the period of time in excess of absence, except that the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans premiums up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum receipt of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)WSIB benefits*. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Such payment shall also continue while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as sick leave (including the employment relationship continues or Employment Insurance Period) to a maximum of thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation(30) months from the time the absence commenced. For purposes of Notwithstanding this provision, it service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered due to a leave with paydisability resulting in WSIB benefits.* (gc) It is further understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a)during such unpaid absence, (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment credit for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic yearpurposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, Notwithstanding this provision seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the absence, if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in WSIB benefits*, or while an employee is on paid or unpaid sick leave and (including the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights CodeEmployment Insurance Period).

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply:: (Where LTD is referenced, it shall only apply to agreements that have LTD coverage (without prejudice to positions outstanding): (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Group Insurance Benefits for eligible employees for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, with the exception of LTD, provided that she pays they pay the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence to a maximum period of eighteen (18) months, except as modified by (a), subject to approval of the benefit carrier. (c) Benefits Where benefit coverage has ceased, benefit coverage will accrue resume from the first of the month following the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. Note: Effective the date of ratification of this Collective Agreement, no employee on leave at that date will be disadvantaged by the amendment to this clause. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance Benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence absence, paid Sick Leave, or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance Benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)Act. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Group Insurance Benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty twenty-four (24) months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits Group Insurance Benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her their portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply:apply (Where LTD is referenced, it shall only apply to agreements that have LTD coverage): (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Group Insurance Benefits for eligible employees for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, with the exception of LTD, provided that she pays they pay the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence to a maximum period of eighteen (18) months, except as modified by (a), subject to approval of the benefit carrier. (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance Benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence absence, paid Sick Leave, or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance Benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)Act. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Group Insurance Benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty twenty-four (24) months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits Group Insurance Benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her their portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where (i) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days or any leave of approved absence without pay exceeds paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share credit for service for purposes of salary increments, vacation leave, sick leave or any other benefit under any provision of the health Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and welfare the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he is participating for the calendar month period of the absence. The employee may arrange with the Hospital to prepay the full premium of any applicable subsidized benefits in which he is participating during the period of leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar daysdays to ensure continuing coverage. It is further understood that during such absence, credit for seniority shall be suspended and not accrue during the new anniversary date period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall prevail thereafteraccrue if an employee’s absence is due to disability resulting in WSIB benefits or LTD benefits including the period of the disability program covered by Employment Insurance. (eii) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave.Notwithstanding Article 12.05 (fa) Notwithstanding (i), service and seniority shall accumulate for a period of up to seventeen (17) weeks while an employee is on pregnancy leave. For Parental leave seniority and service shall accumulate for a period of up to thirty-five (35) weeks after the abovepregnancy leave began, if the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIBemployee also took pregnancy leave, and thirty-seven (37) if the employee did not take pregnancy leave. The Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premium premiums of the subsidized employee benefits in which the employee is participating for up to seventeen (17) weeks from the benefit plans in accordance with commencement of the Employment Standards Act leave while the employee is on pregnancy leave, and for employees who are up to thirty-five (35) weeks from the commencement of the leave while the employee is on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen thirty-seven (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (2837) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illnessif the employee did not take pregnancy leave), three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that unless the obligation of the Employer employee does not intend to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with payher contributions. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where [(a), (b) and (c) of the following clause are applicable to full-time employees only] Unless otherwise provided in the Collective Agreement: (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any leave approved absence paid by the Employer, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence without pay exceeds in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of the health and welfare any subsidized employee benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that he/she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer is participating for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar daysabsence, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, except that the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans premiums up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum receipt of eighteen (18) months) WSIB benefits or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)L.T.D. benefits. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Such payment shall also continue while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as sick leave (including the employment relationship continues or Employment Insurance period) to a maximum of thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation(30) months from the time the absence commenced. For purposes of Notwithstanding this provision, it service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s absence is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered due to a leave with paydisability resulting in WSIB benefits or L.T.D. benefits. (gc) It is further understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a)during such unpaid absence, (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment credit for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic yearpurposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, Notwithstanding this provision seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues absence if an employee's absence is due to a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month disability resulting in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.WSIB benefits or

Effect of Absence. Where any they are used in this Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following. The Employer will continue, as if an employee were at work, benefits as herein provided, relating to sick leave, vacations, seniority and service , and health and welfare programs, as set out below: (a) on sick leave, until accumulated sick leave of credits have been paid in full or for six (6) months, whichever is greater. (b) receiving Workplace Safety and Insurance Benefits for a period not to exceed twenty four (24) months (c) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence without pay exceeds not exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of or any approved absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued paid by the employeeEmployer, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits both seniority and service will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absenceaccrue. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and other than an absence under the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) SeniorityPregnancy/Parental provisions, servicecredit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation credits vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provision provisions of the collective agreement Collective Agreement or elsewhere shall be suspended for the period that exceeds thirty (30) calendar days; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro-rata basis, and the employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition the employee will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which she is participating for the amount held at the commencement period of the approved leave. During such leave exceeding thirty (30) calendar days, previous accumulated service will be preserved. (e) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence that exceeds thirty (30) calendar days. (f) Notwithstanding this provision, seniority, and service shall accrue during Pregnancy/Parental Leave or for a period of twenty-four (24) months if an employee’s absence is due to injury within the abovefacility resulting in Workers’ Safety and Insurance benefits. During such twenty-four (24) month period, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty monthspremiums, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering remits her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Codeshare.

Effect of Absence. Where ((a), (b) and (c) of the following clause are applicable to Full-Time only): (a) It is understood that, during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any leave approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence without pay exceeds in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly, in addition, the employee will become responsible for salary increases shall be adjusted by full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and absence except that the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premium premiums for the benefit plans up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in accordance with the Employment Standards Act receipt of W.S.I.B. benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave a period of fifteen (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (2815) weeks if an employee's absence is due to disability resulting in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illnessW.S.I.B. benefits. Effective October 11, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters2002, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer Hospital will continue to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits premiums up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in receipt of WSIB or LTD benefits. Such payment shall also continue while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as sick leave (including the employment relationship continues or Employment Insurance Period) to a maximum of thirty months(30) months from the time the absence commenced. (c) It is further understood that, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, it seniority shall accrue for a period of thirty (30) months if an employee's absence is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered due to disability resulting in W.S.I.B. benefits or LTD benefits, or for a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day period of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic yearyear if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. The employee will Part-Time Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in W.S.I.B. benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. For leaves which commence on or after the option date of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for ratification, notwithstanding this provision, part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service employees shall accrue seniority for the duration a period of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.thirty

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare Group Insurance benefits for eligible employees the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, with the exception of LTD, provided that he/she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave to a maximum of absence 18 months except as modified by (a), subject to approval of the benefit carrier. (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement Collective Agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the application of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance Benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB, ) benefits and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the Group Insurance benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)Act. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB benefits shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues continues, or thirty twenty-four months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes In cases of this provisionabsences for pregnancy, it is understood parental and agreed that any absence care leave under Article 14.01 the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall be considered accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a leave with paycheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e)For purposes of clarity, when an employee is employees in receipt of short-term disability payments are on an educational a leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums with pay and are therefore not subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave “effect of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advanceabsence” clause. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where (i) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any leave of approved absence without pay exceeds paid by CAMH, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefit under any provision of the health Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro-rata basis and welfare the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he is participating for the calendar month period of the absence. The employee may arrange with CAMH to prepay the full premium of any applicable subsidized benefits in which she is participating during the period of the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar daysdays to ensure continuing coverage. It is further understood that during such absence, credit for seniority shall be suspended and not accrue during the new anniversary date period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall prevail thereafteraccrue for a period of thirty (30) months if an employee’s absence is due to disability resulting in WSIB or LTD benefits. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (fii) Notwithstanding the aboveArticle (a) (i), the Employer shall continue service and seniority will accrue for a maximum period of seventeen (17) weeks if an employee’s absence is due to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIBa pregnancy leave, and for a maximum of thirty- five (35) weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a parental leave. In addition CAMH will continue to pay its share of the premium premiums of the subsidized employee benefits in which the employee is participating for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave up to seventeen (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (2817) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that from the obligation commencement of the Employer to pay its share of leave while the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as pregnancy leave, and for up to thirty-five (35) weeks from the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day commencement of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an leave while the employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 aboveparental leave, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided unless the employee issues a cheque indicates that she does not intend to the Employer covering pay her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Codecontributions.

Effect of Absence. Where (a) Except as otherwise provided under the pregnancy leave and parental leave provisions of this Collective Agreement, during an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave or any other benefit under any provision of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the Employee's service date adjusted accordingly for the entire period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days. (b) In addition, except as otherwise provided under the pregnancy leave and parental leave provisions of the Collective Agreement, during an unpaid leave of absence without pay exceeds exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share Employee will become responsible for full payment of the health and welfare subsidized Employee insured benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in Employee is participating for the month immediately following. (b) If the leave period of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and except that the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premium for up to thirty (30) months while the benefit plans Employee is in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave receipt of WSIB benefits. (currently a maximum of eighteen (18c) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is further understood that during the obligation portion of the Employer to pay its share such unpaid absence in excess of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months(30) continuous calendar days, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days. Notwithstanding this provision, it seniority shall accrue if an Employee’s absence is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses due to continue disability resulting in WSIB benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide Long Term Disability benefits including the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day period of the month in which payment is duedisability program covered by Employment Insurance. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where 16.01 It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days or any leave of approved absence without pay exceeds paid by the Employer, both seniority and service will accrue. 16.02 During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share credit for service for purposes of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the vacation, salary increment, sick leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision provisions of this Agreement or elsewhere shall be suspended, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis, and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which she is participating for the period of the collective agreement or elsewhere absence, except that: a. Service will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, accrue and the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for premiums when an employee is on pregnancy or parental leave, unless the benefit plans in accordance with employee gives the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood Employer written notice that the obligation she does not intend to pay her share of the premiums; b. Service will accrue and the Employer will continue to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority premiums for up to one year if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in WSIB benefits; c. An employee on authorized leave of absence due to illness or accident shall continue to be eligible for the Welfare Plan for up to twelve (12) months with the premiums paid by the Employer. 16.03 It is further understood and agreed that, during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended after thirty (30) continuous calendar days and not further accrue during the period of absence. 16.04 Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue during pregnancy and parental leave, and for a period of one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining year if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of AbsenceWSIB benefits. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) (applies to full time only) i) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (bii) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (ai). (ciii) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (div) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (ev) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement Collective Agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (fvi) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen twelve (1812) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period8) weeks) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three ten (310) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (gvii) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (ai), (bii) or (fvi) above shall provide the Employer employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (hviii) Notwithstanding Article 11.10 (ea) v), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (ai) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on an average of her normal weekly hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to the Leave of Absence. (iix) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its it’s share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. (b) (applies to part-time only) i) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. ii) Notwithstanding Article 11.09 (b) i), when an employee is on educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. Seniority for part-time will be based on an average of her normal weekly hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to the Leave of Absence. iii) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and will be based on an average of her normal weekly hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to the Leave of Absence. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays they pay the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-twenty- eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she they will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays they pay the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her their portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement Collective Agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or leave, family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or leave, emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick or any other legislated leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)identified under Act. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a1) The Employer Board shall pay its share of the health Hospital and welfare benefits Medical Care benefit premiums for the member for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately followingcommences. (b2) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employeemember, provided that she the member pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a1). (c3) Benefits will start to accrue from the date of return to employment work following such leave of absence. (d4) The employee's member’s anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the first thirty (30) continuous calendar daysdays leave of absence, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e5) Seniority, service, sick leave entitlement, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulateaccumulate during such leave of absence, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave, except as provided by the Employment Standards Act. (f6) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer Board shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees members who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum or in receipt of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, Workplace Safety and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)Insurance Board benefits. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer Board to pay its share of the health Hospital and welfare Medical Care benefits while an employee a member is on WSIB receiving Workplace Safety and Insurance Board benefits shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty for twelve (12) months, whichever occurs first first, unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g7) It is understood that an employee a member who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer Board with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which the payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational 8) A leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue of absence without pay shall be granted to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue members for the duration care of parents and parents-in-law within the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Codeprovisions listed under 16.1 subsections 1 through 7.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare Group Insurance benefits for eligible employees the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, with the exception of LTD, provided that he/she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave to a maximum of absence 18 months except as modified by (a), subject to approval of the benefit carrier. (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement Collective Agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the application of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance Benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB, ) benefits and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the Group Insurance benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)Act. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB benefits shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty twenty-four months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy pregnancy, parental and parental care leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), b) or f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) For purposes of clarity, employees in receipt of short-term disability payments are on a leave with pay and are therefore not subject to the “effect of absence” clause. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employeeEmployee, provided that she pays they pay fifty percent (50%) of the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's Employee’s anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, accumulate but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees Employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees Employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)leave. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee Employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee Employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 11.09 (e), when an employee Employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she they will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee Employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays they pay the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee Employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her their portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Ontario Human Rights Code. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 16.01 (c) & (d) shall be considered a leave with pay.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply:: (Where LTD is referenced, it shall only apply to agreements that have LTD coverage (without prejudice to positions outstanding): (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Group Insurance Benefits for eligible employees for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, with the exception of LTD, provided that she she/he pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence to a maximum period of thirty (30) months, except as modified by (a), subject to approval of the benefit carrier. (c) The parties agree that an employee on LTD is eligible to continue benefit coverage in accordance with Article 13.13(b). (d) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (de) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (ef) SeniorityNotwithstanding this provision, service, vacation credits seniority shall accrue if a member’s absence is due to disability resulting in W.S.I.B. benefits or any other L.T.D. benefits under any provision including the period of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leavedisability program covered by Employment Insurance. (fg) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance and Health Benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence absence, paid Sick Leave, or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance Benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)Act. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Group Insurance Benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty (30) months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (gh) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits Group Insurance Benefits under (a), (b) or (fg) above shall provide the Employer employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) (applies to full time only) i) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (bii) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (ai). (ciii) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (div) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (ev) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement Collective Agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (fvi) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of eight twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.three

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare Group Insurance benefits for eligible employees the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, with the exception of LTD, provided that she pays they pay the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave to a maximum of absence eighteen (18) months except as modified by (a), subject to approval of the benefit carrier. (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement Collective Agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the application of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance Benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB, ) benefits and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the Group Insurance benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)Act. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB benefits shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues continues, or thirty twenty-four months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes In cases of this provisionabsences for pregnancy, it is understood parental and agreed that any absence care leave under Article 14.01 the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall be considered accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a leave with paycheque to the Employer covering their portion of the premiums each month in advance. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e)For purposes of clarity, when an employee is employees in receipt of short-term disability payments are on an educational a leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums with pay and are therefore not subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave “effect of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advanceabsence” clause. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen twelve (1812) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period8) weeks) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three ten (310) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer Home to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its it’s share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where ((a), (b) and (c) of the following clause are applicable to full-time only): (a) It is understood that, during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any leave approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence without pay exceeds in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly, in addition, the employee will become responsible for salary increases shall be adjusted by full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and absence except that the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premium premiums for the benefit plans up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in accordance with the Employment Standards Act receipt of W.S.I.B. benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave a period of fifteen (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (2815) weeks if an employee's absence is due to disability resulting in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illnessW.S.I.B. benefits. Effective October 11, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters2002, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer Hospital will continue to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits premiums up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in receipt of WSIB or LTD benefits. Such payment shall also continue while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as sick leave (including the employment relationship continues or Employment Insurance Period) to a maximum of thirty months(30) months from the time the absence commenced. (c) It is further understood that, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, it seniority shall accrue for a period of thirty (30) months if an employee's absence is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered due to disability resulting in W.S.I.B. benefits or LTD benefits, or for a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day period of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic yearyear if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. The employee will Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in W.S.I.B. benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. For leaves which commence on or after the option date of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for ratification, notwithstanding this provision, part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to illness greater than six (266) weeks prior to Leave or a disability resulting in WSIB benefits, on the basis of Absencewhat the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and . Such payment shall also continue while a nurse is on sick leave (including the Employment Insurance Period) or on Long Term Disability to a maximum of 30 months from the time the absence commenced. The employer will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for of personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty (30) months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 14 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 11.08 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of twelve (12) eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of eight (8) twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of ten (10) days three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare Group Insurance benefits for eligible employees the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, with the exception of LTD, provided that he/she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave to a maximum of absence 18 months except as modified by (a), subject to approval of the benefit carrier. (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement Collective Agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the application of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance Benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB, ) benefits and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the Group Insurance benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)Act. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB benefits shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues continues, or thirty twenty- four months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes In cases of this provisionabsences for pregnancy, it is understood parental and agreed that any absence care leave under Article 14.01 the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall be considered accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a leave with paycheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e)For purposes of clarity, when an employee is employees in receipt of short-term disability payments are on an educational a leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums with pay and are therefore not subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave “effect of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advanceabsence” clause. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Group Insurance Benefits for eligible Employees for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employeeEmployee, with the exception of LTD, provided that she she/he pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence to a maximum period of eighteen (18) months, except as modified by (a), subject to approval of the benefit carrier. (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employeeEmployee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafterthereafter (excluding absences on paid or unpaid sick leave, WSIB or LTD). (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement Collective Agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. This provision shall not apply to members on WSIB, LTD, paid or unpaid sick leaves. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance Benefit plans for employees Employees who are on paid leave of absence absence, paid or unpaid Sick Leave, or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance Benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)Act. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Group Insurance Benefits while an employee Employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty twenty-four (24) months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence The Employer shall continue to pay the premiums for all benefits under Article 14.01 shall be considered 19 for Employees on long term disability leave for a leave with pay. maximum of twenty-four (g24) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under months. After twenty-four (a)24) months, (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will Employee may continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining participate in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause they pay one hundred percent (a100%) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Codepremiums.

Effect of Absence. Where (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding sixty (60) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding sixty (60) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increments, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefit under any provision of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. (c) In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he is participating for the period of the absence. The employee may arrange with the Hospital to prepay the full premium of any applicable subsidized benefits in which he is participating during the period of leave in excess of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums days to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absenceensure continuing coverage. (d) The employee's anniversary date It is further understood that during such absence, credit for salary increases seniority shall be adjusted by suspended and not accrue during the period of time absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue if an employee's absence is due to disability resulting in excess WSIB benefits or LTD benefits including the period of the thirty disability program covered by Employment Insurance. i) Notwithstanding this provision, seniority and service shall accumulate for a period of up to seventeen (3017) continuous calendar daysweeks while an employee is on pregnancy leave. For the parental leave, seniority and service shall accumulate for a period of up to thirty-five (35) weeks after the parental leave began, if the employee also took pregnancy leave, and thirty-seven (37) weeks if the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will employee did not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the take pregnancy leave. (fii) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and The Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premium premiums of the subsidized employee benefits, including pension, in which the employee is participating for a period from the benefit plans in accordance with commencement of the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave up to seventeen (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (2817) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as pregnancy and up to thirty-five (35) weeks while the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.(thirty-seven

Effect of Absence. Where Unless otherwise provided in the Collective Agreement: (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any leave approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence without pay exceeds in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for salary increases shall be adjusted by full payment of any subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of time in excess of absence, except that the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premium premiums up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in receipt of WSIB benefits*. Such payment shall also continue while an employee is on sick leave (including the Employment Insurance Period) to a maximum of thirty (30) months from the time the absence commenced. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for the benefit plans a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in WSIB benefits. Where an employee retires and is in receipt of Pension Permanent Disability Benefits, and is not eligible for early retirement in accordance with 18.01(e), the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer Hospital will continue to pay its share of premiums for subsidized employee benefits to a maximum of thirty (30) months from the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes commencement of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with payretirement. (gc) It is further understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a)during such unpaid absence, (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment credit for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic yearpurposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, Notwithstanding this provision seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the absence, if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in WSIB benefits*, or while an employee is on paid or unpaid sick leave and (including the Employer will maintain its share of Employment Insurance Period). *Note: Add the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month words “or L.T.D. benefits” only in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Codeagreements providing L.T.D. benefits.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays they pay the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, accumulate but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-twenty- eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 11.11 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she they will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays they pay the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her their portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare Group Insurance benefits for eligible employees the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, with the exception of LTD, provided that he/she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave to a maximum of absence 18 months except as modified by (a), subject to approval of the benefit carrier. (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement Collective Agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the application of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance Benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB, ) benefits and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the Group Insurance benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)Act. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB benefits shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty twenty-four months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy pregnancy, parental and parental care leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), b) or f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) For purposes of clarity, employees in receipt of short-term disability payments are on a leave with pay and are therefore not subject to the “effect of absence” clause. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where ((a), (b) and (c) of the following clause are applicable to full-time only): (a) It is understood that, during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any leave approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence without pay exceeds in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly, in addition, the employee will become responsible for salary increases shall be adjusted by full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and absence except that the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premium premiums for the benefit plans up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in accordance with the Employment Standards Act receipt of W.S.I.B. benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave a period of fifteen (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (2815) weeks if an employee's absence is due to disability resulting in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illnessW.S.I.B. benefits. Effective October 11, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters2002, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer Hospital will continue to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits premiums up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in receipt of WSIB or LTD benefits. Such payment shall also continue while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as sick leave (including the employment relationship continues or Employment Insurance Period) to a maximum of thirty months(30) months from the time the absence commenced. (c) It is further understood that, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, it seniority shall accrue for a period of thirty (30) months if an employee's absence is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered due to disability resulting in W.S.I.B. benefits or LTD benefits, or for a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day period of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic yearyear if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. The employee will Part-Time Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in W.S.I.B. benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. For leaves which commence on or after the option date of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for ratification, notwithstanding this provision, part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service employees shall accrue seniority for the duration a period of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.thirty

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Group Insurance Benefits for eligible Employees for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employeeEmployee, with the exception of LTD, provided that she she/he pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence to a maximum period of eighteen (18) months, except as modified by (a), subject to approval of the benefit carrier. (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employeeEmployee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafterthereafter (excluding absences on paid or unpaid sick leave, WSIB or LTD). (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement Collective Agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. This provision shall not apply to members on WSIB, LTD, paid or unpaid sick leaves. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance Benefit plans for employees Employees who are on paid leave of absence absence, paid or unpaid Sick Leave, or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance Benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)Act. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Group Insurance Benefits while an employee Employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty twenty-four (24) months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence The Employer shall continue to pay the premiums for all benefits under Article 14.01 shall be considered 19 for Employees on long term disability leave for a leave with paymaximum of twenty-four (24) months. After twenty-four (24) months, the Employee may continue to participate in the benefits plans provided they pay one hundred percent (100%) of the premiums. (g) It is understood that an employee Employee who chooses to continue benefits Group Insurance Benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee Employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her her/his portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where (i) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any leave of approved absence without pay exceeds paid by CAMH, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefit under any provision of the health Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro-rata basis and welfare the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he is participating for the calendar month period of the absence. The employee may arrange with CAMH to prepay the full premium of any applicable subsidized benefits in which she is participating during the period of the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar daysdays to ensure continuing coverage. It is further understood that during such absence, credit for seniority shall be suspended and not accrue during the new anniversary date period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall prevail thereafteraccrue for a period of thirty (30) months if an employee’s absence is due to disability resulting in WSIB or LTD benefits. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (fii) Notwithstanding the aboveArticle (a) (i), the Employer shall continue service and seniority will accrue for a maximum period of seventeen (17) weeks if an employee’s absence is due to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIBa pregnancy leave, and for a maximum of thirty-five (35) weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a parental leave. In addition CAMH will continue to pay its share of the premium premiums of the subsidized employee benefits in which the employee is participating for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave up to seventeen (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (2817) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that from the obligation commencement of the Employer to pay its share of leave while the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty monthspregnancy leave, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for partthirty-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.five

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen twelve (1812) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period8) weeks) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three ten (310) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 11.09 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.. Prepaid leave provisions

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she or he pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement Collective Agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that In the obligation case of an employee on Workplace Safety and Insurance Board payment, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the health and welfare premium for the benefit plans (excluding the pension plan) for up to 30 months. The Employee must first remit her share of the benefit premiums to the Employer. Should an employee discontinue benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues unpaid leave and then seek to reinstate benefits at any time prior to or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes after her return to work she will have to satisfy the reasonable requirements of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with paythe carrier for evidence of insurability. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with premium payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply:: (Where LTD is referenced, it shall only apply to agreements that have LTD coverage (without prejudice to positions outstanding): (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Group Insurance Benefits for eligible employees for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, with the exception of LTD, provided that she she/he pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence to a maximum period of eighteen (18) months, except as modified by (a), subject to approval of the benefit carrier. (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance Benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence absence, paid Sick Leave, or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance Benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)Act. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Group Insurance Benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty twenty-four (24) months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay.legislation.‌ (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits Group Insurance Benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. (i) For purposes of clarity, employees in receipt of short-term disability payments are on a leave with pay and are, therefore, not subject to the “effect of absence” clause. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) (applies to full time only) i) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (bii) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (ai). (ciii) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (div) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (ev) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement Collective Agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (fvi) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen twelve (1812) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period8) weeks) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three ten (310) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (gvii) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (ai), (bii) or (fvi) above shall provide the Employer employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (hviii) Notwithstanding Article 11.10 (ea) v), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate Faccumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (ai) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to the Leave of Absence. (iix) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its it’s share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. (b) (applies to part-time only) i) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. ii) Notwithstanding Article 11.09 (b) i), when an employee is on educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. Seniority for part- time will be based on an average of her normal weekly hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to the Leave of Absence. iii) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and will be based on an average of her normal weekly hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to the Leave of Absence. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where No employee shall suffer any leave loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence without pay exceeds not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of the health and welfare subsidized employee benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that he/she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer is participating for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time the absence, except that the Hospital in excess of accordance with the thirty (30) continuous calendar daysWorkplace Safety and Insurance Act, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium premiums for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave up to twelve (currently a maximum of eighteen (1812) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits months while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislationin receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. For purposes of Notwithstanding this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the duration period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. Part-time (d) Part-time employees shall accrue service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits on the leave and basis of what the Employer will maintain its share employee’s normal regular hours of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Codework would have been.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply:: (Where LTD is referenced, it shall only apply to agreements that have LTD coverage (without prejudice to positions outstanding): (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Group Insurance Benefits for eligible employees for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, with the exception of LTD, provided that she pays they pay the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence to a maximum period of eighteen (18) months, except as modified by (a), subject to approval of the benefit carrier. (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance Benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence absence, paid Sick Leave, or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance Benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)Act. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Group Insurance Benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty twenty-four (24) months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits Group Insurance Benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her their portion of the premiums each month in advance. (i) For purposes of clarity, employees in receipt of short-term disability payments are on a leave with pay and are, therefore, not subject to the “effect of absence” clause. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's ’s anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, days and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, WSIB and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen twelve (1812) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period8) weeks) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three ten (310) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above above, shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 11.09 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-twenty- six (26) weeks prior to the Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) months or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and and, in the month month, immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays they pay the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, accumulate but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-twenty- eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 11.11 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she they will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays they pay the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her their portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where Unless otherwise provided in the Collective Agreement: (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any leave approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence without pay exceeds in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of the health and welfare any subsidized employee benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that he/she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer is participating for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of absence, except that the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans premiums up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum receipt of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)WSIB benefits*. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Such payment shall also continue while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as sick leave (including the employment relationship continues or Employment Insurance Period) to a maximum of thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation(30) months from the time the absence commenced. For purposes of Notwithstanding this provision, it service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s absence is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered due to a leave with paydisability resulting in WSIB benefits. (gc) It is further understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a)during such unpaid absence, (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment credit for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic yearpurposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, Notwithstanding this provision seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the absence, if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in WSIB benefits*, or while an employee is on paid or unpaid sick leave and (including the Employer will maintain its share of Employment Insurance Period). *Note: Add the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month words “or L.T.D. benefits” only in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Codeagreements providing L.T.D. benefits.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply:: (Where LTD is referenced, it shall only apply to agreements that have LTD coverage (without prejudice to positions outstanding): (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Group Insurance Benefits for eligible employees for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, with the exception of LTD, provided that she she/he pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence to a maximum period of thirty (30) months, except as modified by (a), subject to approval of the benefit carrier. (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) SeniorityNotwithstanding this provision, service, vacation credits seniority shall accrue if a member’s absence is due to disability resulting in W.S.I.B. benefits or any other L.T.D. benefits under any provision including the period of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leavedisability program covered by Employment Insurance. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance and Health Benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence absence, paid Sick Leave, or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance Benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)Act. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Group Insurance Benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty (30) months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits Group Insurance Benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where ‌ Unless otherwise provided in this Collective Agreement (a) It is understood that, during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any leave approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended, for the period of the absence without pay exceeds in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly, in addition, the employee will become responsible for salary increases shall be adjusted by full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and absence except that the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premium premiums for the benefit plans up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum receipt of eighteen (18) months) W.S.I.B. or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)LTD benefits. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Such payment shall continue while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as sick leave (including the employment relationship continues or Employment Insurance Period) to a maximum of thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation(30) months from the time the absence commenced. For purposes of Notwithstanding this provision, it service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with paydue to disability resulting in W.S.I.B. benefits. (gc) It is further understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a)that, (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment during such unpaid absence, credit for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic yearpurposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards ActNotwithstanding this provision, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the absence if an employee's absence is due to disability resulting in W.S.I.B. benefits or LTD benefits or while an employee is on sick leave and (including the Employer will maintain its share Employment Insurance period) or for a period of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Codean illness.

Effect of Absence. Where ((a), (b) and (c) of the following clause are applicable to Full-Time only): Unless otherwise provided in this Collective Agreement: (a) It is understood that, during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any leave approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence without pay exceeds in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly, in addition, the employee will become responsible for salary increases shall be adjusted by full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and absence except that the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premium premiums for the benefit plans up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in accordance with the Employment Standards Act receipt of W.S.I.B. benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave a period of fifteen (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (281 5) weeks if an employee's absence is due to disability resulting in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illnessW.S.I. B. benefits. Effective October 11, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters2002, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer Hospital will continue to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits premiums up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in receipt of WSIB or LTD benefits. Such payment shall also continue while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as sick leave (including the employment relationship continues or Employment Insurance Period) to a maximum of thirty months(30) months from the time the absence commenced. (c) It is further understood that, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, it seniority shall accrue for a period of thirty (30) months if an employee's absence is understood due to disability resulting in W.S.I.B. benefits or LTD benefits, or for a period of one (1 ) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Part-Time Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen (1 8) months and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered service for a leave with pay. period of fifteen (g1 5) It is understood that an employee who chooses weeks if absent due to continue benefits under (a)a disability resulting in W.S.I.B. benefits, (b) or (f) above shall provide on the Employer with payment for basis of what the amount required employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. For leaves which commence on or before after the first day date of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e)ratification, when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 abovenotwithstanding this provision, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service employees shall accrue seniority for the duration a period of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.thirty

Effect of Absence. Where Whenever the terms seniority and service are used in this Collective Agreement, they shall be deemed to refer to length of continuous employment, except where otherwise stipulated, subject to the following conditions: a. It is understood that during and approved absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Home, both seniority and service will accrue. b. During an absence not paid by the Employer exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days other than an absence under the Employment Standards Act, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement elsewhere, shall be suspended. Upon the employees return to active duty the anniversary date shall be appropriately adjusted and wage, vacation and sick leave progression shall resume in accordance with the amended service date. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which she is participating for the period of the absence without pay exceeds exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days. An eligible employee may continue these benefits, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar daysat his/her own expense, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one twenty-four (124) academic yearmonths by providing post – dated cheques covering the Employer and employee premiums for each month of absence. If the employee fails to make the required payment in a timely manner, benefits will be terminated. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks notified prior to Leave of Absencebenefits being terminated. (i) In cases c. It is further understood that such leave of absences absence not paid by the Employer, save an except for pregnancy and parental leave leaves under the Employment Standards Act, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and service not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision seniority shall accrue for the duration a period of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues thirty (30) months if an employee’s absence is due to a cheque disability resulting in WSIB benefits subject to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Codeany provincial minimum statutory standard.

Effect of Absence. Where (a) b) and c) of the following clause is applicable to full time employees only) Unless otherwise provided in the Collective Agreement: a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any leave approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increments, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence without pay exceeds in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for salary increases shall be adjusted by full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he or she is participating for the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar daysabsence. Effective September 29, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above2002, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premium premiums for the benefit plans initial thirty (30) months while an employee is in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum receipt of eighteen (18) months) WSIB or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)LTD benefits. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Such payment shall also continue while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a sick leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under including the Employment Standards ActInsurance Period) to a maximum of thirty (30) months from the time the absence commenced. Notwithstanding these provisions, seniority and service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in WSIB benefits. c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the duration period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue during maternity or adoption leave. Effective September 29, 2002, seniority shall accrue for a period of thirty (30) months if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in WSIB or LTD benefits including the period of the leave disability program covered by Employment Insurance. d) Effective September 29, 2002, part time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WSIB benefits, on the Employer will maintain its share basis of what the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion employee's normal regular hours of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Codework would have been.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply:apply (Where LTD is referenced, it shall only apply to agreements that have LTD coverage): (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Group Insurance Benefits for eligible employees for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, with the exception of LTD, provided that she pays they pay the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence to a maximum period of eighteen (18) months, except as modified by (a), subject to approval of the benefit carrier. (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement Collective Agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance Benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence absence, paid Sick Leave, or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit Group Insurance Benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)Act. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits Group Insurance Benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty twenty-four (24) months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits Group Insurance Benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her their portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where Unless otherwise provided in the Collective Agreement: (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any leave approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence without pay exceeds in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for salary increases shall be adjusted by full payment of any subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of time in excess of absence, except that the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of premiums up to eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum months while an employee is in receipt of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illnessWSIB benefits. Effective September 29, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters2002, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer Hospital will continue to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits premiums up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in receipt of WSIB benefits. Such payment shall also continue while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as sick leave (including the employment relationship continues or Employment Insurance Period) to a maximum of thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation(30) months from the time the absence commenced. For purposes of Notwithstanding this provision, it service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered due to a leave with paydisability resulting in WSIB benefits. (gc) It is further understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a)during such unpaid absence, (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment credit for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision seniority shall accrue for a period of eighteen (18) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in WSIB benefits*, or for a period of one (1) academic yearyear if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for Effective September 29, 2002, part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (2630) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks prior if absent due to Leave a disability resulting in WSIB benefits, on the basis of Absencewhat the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a1) The Employer Board shall pay its share of the health Hospital and welfare benefits Medical Care benefit premiums for the member for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately followingcommences. (b2) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employeemember, provided that she the member pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a1). (c3) Benefits will start to accrue from the date of return to employment work following such leave of absence. (d4) The employee's member’s anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the first thirty (30) continuous calendar daysdays leave of absence, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e5) Seniority, service, sick leave entitlement, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulateaccumulate during such leave of absence, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave, except as provided by the Employment Standards Act. (f6) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer Board shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees members who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum or in receipt of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, Workplace Safety and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)Insurance Board benefits. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer Board to pay its share of the health Hospital and welfare Medical benefits while an employee a member is on WSIB receiving Workplace Safety and Insurance Board benefits shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty for twelve (12) months, whichever occurs first first, unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g7) It is understood that an employee a member who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer Board with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which the payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational 8) A leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue of absence without pay shall be granted to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue members for the duration care of parents and parents-in-law within the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Codeprovisions listed under 16.1 subsections 1 through 7.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the premiums for the health and welfare benefits benefit plans for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employeeEmployee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employeeEmployee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement Collective Agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees Employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees Employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.three

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, sick leave credits, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leaveapplication of this article. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)Worker’s Compensation. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB Worker’s Compensation shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first first, unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave and care leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.clause (b), (d) and

Effect of Absence. Where Full-time Employees: (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any leave approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence without pay exceeds in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for salary increases shall be adjusted by full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which she/he is participating for the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar daysabsence, and except that the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premium premiums for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave up to thirty (currently a maximum of eighteen (1830) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits months while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislationin receipt of W.S.I.B. benefits. For purposes of Notwithstanding this provision, it service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered due to a leave with paydisability resulting in W.S.I.B. benefits. (gc) It is further understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a)during such unpaid absence, (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment credit for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic yearpurposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards ActNotwithstanding this provision, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the absence, if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in W.S.I.B. benefits, L.T.D. benefits, or while an employee is on paid or unpaid sick leave and (including the Employer will maintain its share Employment Insurance period). Part-time Employees: Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for the duration of the insured benefit premiums provided absence and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in W.S.I.B benefits on the employee issues a cheque to basis of what the Employer covering her portion employee's normal regular hours of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Codework would have been.

Effect of Absence. Where (a) (b) and (c) of the following clause are applicable to full-time only: Unless otherwise provided in this Collective Agreement: (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any leave approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence without pay exceeds in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for salary increases shall be adjusted by full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar daysabsence, and except that the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premium premiums for up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in receipt of W.S.I.B. benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of thirty (30) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in W.S.I.B. benefits. Effective October 11, 2002, the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer Hospital will continue to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits premiums up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in receipt of WSIB or LTD benefits. Such payment shall also continue while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as sick leave (including the employment relationship continues or Employment Insurance period) to a maximum of thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any (30) months from the time the absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with paycommenced. (gc) It is further understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a)during such unpaid absence, (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment credit for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision seniority shall accrue for a period of thirty (30) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in W.S.I.B. benefits or LTD benefits or for a period of one (1) academic yearyear if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. The employee will Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WSIB benefits, on the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been. For leaves which commence on or after the option date of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for ratification, notwithstanding this provision, part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (2630) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks prior if absent due to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.illnesses greater than six

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits benefits, excluding Long Term Disability (LTD), for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in for the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement Collective Agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leaveapplication of this article. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)Workers’ Compensation. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB Workers’ Compensation shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes . i) In cases of this provisionabsences for pregnancy and parental leave and care leave under the Employment Standards Act, it is understood clause (b), (d) and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay(e) will apply immediately upon the expiration of the statutory leave. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e)For purposes of clarity, when an employee is employees in receipt of short-term disability payments are on an educational a leave under Article 11.03 abovewith pay and are, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums therefore, not subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave “effect of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advanceabsence” clause. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a1) The Employer Board shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits benefit premiums for the member for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately followingcommences. (b2) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employeemember, provided that she the member pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a1). (c3) Benefits will start to accrue from the date of return to employment work following such leave of absence. (d4) The employee's member=s anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the first thirty (30) continuous calendar daysdays leave of absence, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e5) Seniority, service, sick leave entitlement, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulateaccumulate during such leave of absence, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave, except as provided by the Employment Standards Act. (f6) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer Board shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees members who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)Workers= Compensation. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer Board to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee a member is on WSIB Workers= Compensation shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty for twelve months, whichever occurs first first, unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g7) It is understood that an employee a member who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer Board with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which the payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational 8) A leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue of absence without pay shall be granted to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue members for the duration care of parents and parents-in-law within the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Codeprovisions listed under 16.1 subsections 1 through 7.

Effect of Absence. Where ((a), (b) and (c) of the following clause are applicable to full-time only): Unless otherwise provided in this Collective Agreement: (a) It is understood that, during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any leave approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence without pay exceeds in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly, in addition, the employee will become responsible for salary increases shall be adjusted by full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and absence except that the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premium premiums for the benefit plans up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in accordance with the Employment Standards Act receipt of W.S.I.B. benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave a period of fifteen (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (2815) weeks if an employee's absence is due to disability resulting in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illnessW.S.I.B. benefits. Effective October 11, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters2002, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer Hospital will continue to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits premiums up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in receipt of WSIB or LTD benefits. Such payment shall also continue while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as sick leave (including the employment relationship continues or Employment Insurance Period) to a maximum of thirty months(30) months from the time the absence commenced. (c) It is further understood that, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, it seniority shall accrue for a period of thirty (30) months if an employee's absence is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered due to disability resulting in W.S.I.B. benefits or LTD benefits, or for a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day period of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic yearyear if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. The employee will Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in W.S.I.B. benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. For leaves which commence on or after the option date of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for ratification, notwithstanding this provision, part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service employees shall accrue seniority for the duration a period of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.thirty

Effect of Absence. Where any leave Seniority, service and benefits shall be affected by leaves of absence without pay exceeds in accordance with the following: (a) It is understood that during an approved absence not paid by the Employer and not exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar daysdays or any approved absence paid by the Employer, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health both seniority and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately followingservice will accrue. (b) If the leave of During an absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued not paid by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive exceeding 30 continuous calendar days leave (other than an absence under the pregnancy/parental provisions), credit for service for purposes of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar daysincrement, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniorityvacation, servicesick leave, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision provisions of the collective agreement Collective Agreement elsewhere, shall be suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro-rata basis and the full-time employee's service or elsewhere anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which she is participating for the amount held at the commencement period of the leaveabsence. (fc) It is further understood that during such leave of absence not paid by the Employer exceeding thirty continuous calendar days, (other than pregnancy/parental leaves), credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and shall not accrue during the period of absence, and the full-time employee’s seniority or anniversary date shall be adjusted accordingly. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue for a period of twenty-four (24) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in WSIB benefits. (d) Notwithstanding the abovethis provision, seniority will accrue and the Employer shall will continue to pay its share of the premium premiums for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational pregnancy leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and 12.06 or parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide Article 12.07 as required by the Human Rights Codeapplicable legislation.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she she/he pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's ’s anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, sick leave credits, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement Collective Agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leaveapplication of this article. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and pregnancy/parental leave and Care Leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.clause (b), (d) and

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays they pay the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen twelve (1812) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period8) weeks) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three ten (310) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she they will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays they pay the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her their portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen twelve (1812) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period8) weeks) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three ten (310) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation of the Employer Home to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 17 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's ’s anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, sick leave credits, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, WSIB and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)leave. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is in due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 11.08 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any leave of approved absence without pay exceeds paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share credit for service for purposes of salary increments, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefit under any provision of the health Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for salary increases shall be adjusted by full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he is participating for the period of time the absence. The employee may arrange with the Hospital to prepay the full premium of any applicable subsidized benefits in which he is participating during the period of leave in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar daysdays to ensure continuing coverage. It is further understood that during such absence, credit for seniority shall be suspended and not accrue during the new anniversary date period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall prevail thereafteraccrue for a period of thirty months if an employee’s absence is due to disability resulting in or benefits. The above “30month will be administered in conformity with the Ontario Human Code. (ea) Seniorityservice and seniority accrue for a maximum period of seventeen (17) weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a pregnancy leave, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision and for a maximum period of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the eighteen weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a parental leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above. In addition, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premium premiums of the subsidized employee benefits in which the employee is participating for up to seventeen (17) weeks from the benefit plans in accordance with commencement of the Employment Standards Act leave while the employee is on pregnancy leave, and for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of up to eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that from the obligation commencement of the Employer to pay its share of leave while the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as parental leave, unless the employment relationship continues or thirty monthsemployee does not intend to pay her contributions. The Hospital agrees to provide, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislationin response to an employee’s request, his service and/or anniversary date. For purposes of layoff and seniority shall operate on a department-wide basis, i.e., laboratory, radiology or such other departments which exist in the individual hospitals where the employees are covered by this provisionAgreement. Seniority lists and layoff and recall rights for full-time employees shalt be separate from seniority lists and layoff and recall rights for part-time employees, it is understood and agreed that any absence under subject to Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an and An employee who is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue transferred to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have a position outside the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.bargaining unit for:

Effect of Absence. Where ((a), (b), and (c) of the following clause are applicable to full-time employees only) Unless otherwise provided in this Collective Agreement: (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any leave approved absence paid by the Employer, both seniority and services will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence without pay exceeds in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro-rated basis and the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for salary increases shall be adjusted by full payment of any subsidized employee benefits in which they are participating for the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar daysabsence, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, except that the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for premiums up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in receipt of W.S.I.B. benefits or LTD benefits including the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year). It is understood that the obligation period of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits disability program covered by Employment Insurance. Such payment shall also continue while an employee is on WSIB sick leave (including the Employment Insurance Period) to a maximum of thirty (30) months from the time the absence commenced. Notwithstanding these provisions, service shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in W.S.I.B. benefits or thirty monthsLTD benefits. (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the absence, if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in W.S.I.B. benefits or LTD benefits or while an employee is on paid or unpaid sick leave and (including the Employer will maintain its share Employment Insurance Period). (d) Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for the duration of the insured benefit premiums provided absence and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in W.S.I.B. benefits, on the employee issues a cheque to basis of what the Employer covering her portion employee's normal regular hours of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Codework would have been.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)leave. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty (30) months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 11.08 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.

Effect of Absence. Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, provided that she pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement Collective Agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or WSIB, and will continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act for employees who are on pregnancy/parental leave (currently a maximum of eighteen (18) months) or family medical leave (currently a maximum of twenty-eight (28) weeks in a fifty-two (52) week period) or leave, emergency leave (currently a maximum of three (3) unpaid sick or any other legislated leave days for personal illness, three (3) unpaid family responsibility leave days for family member illness or other urgent matters, and two (2) unpaid bereavement leave days per year)identified under Act. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer to pay its share of the health and welfare benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or thirty months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that any absence under Article 14.01 shall be considered a leave with pay. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in which payment is due. (h) Notwithstanding 11.10 (e), when an employee is on an educational leave under Article 11.03 above, she will continue to accumulate seniority for up to one (1) academic year. The employee will have the option of remaining in the benefits plans provided she pays the total cost of such benefit premiums subject to clause (a) above. Seniority for part-time will be based on average hours over the last twenty-six (26) weeks prior to Leave of Absence. (i) In cases of absences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a cheque to the Employer covering her portion of the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to abide by the Human Rights Code.