Leave Privileges. In addition to the provisions of sick leave provided in Section A, a member who is pregnant or adopts a child under the age of 6, shall, upon request, be granted a leave of absence without pay for maternity/paternity reasons. Such leave may begin at a time after the onset of pregnancy or the delivery of the child, or if adoption, receipt of custody, and to continue for a maximum of one (1) year. If the member so elects, maternity/paternity leave may begin when the sick leave expires or is terminated, if applicable; provided however, nothing herein shall authorize the use in such sick leave other than during the disability of such member. Members may use accumulated sick leave following delivery, which shall not exceed six (6) calendar weeks unless medical necessity is certified in writing by the member’s physician.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement