Leave Privileges. In addition to the provisions of sick leave provided in Section A, a member who is pregnant or adopts a child of pre-school age, shall, upon request, be granted a leave of absence without pay for maternity/paternity reasons. Such leave shall begin at a time between the onset of pregnancy and the delivery of the child, or if adoption, receipt of custody, and to continue up to two (2) years after the child is born or custody is received. If the member so elects, maternity/paternity leave may begin when the sick leave expires or is terminated, if applicable. A member may elect to use sick leave or personal leave for the purposes of FMLA, provided that use falls within the definition of Article VI, A. Maternity/paternity leave shall be provided for a maximum of six (6) weeks immediately following the birth of a child. In order for maternity/paternity leave to be extended beyond this six (6) week period, the member will need: a. a leave of absence, b. a physician’s note to qualify for sick leave, or c. qualify for FMLA leave.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement