Article 12: Unpaid Leave

12.01

Requests for unpaid, short-term, or extended leave of absence shall be made in writing to the Program Director, and may be granted by the Employer on the recommendation of the Program Director.

Residents taking unpaid leave will have their vacation entitlement prorated using the formula set out in Article 13.04. Employer paid benefits do not continue during extended leaves.

12.02

Residents taking unpaid leave will have their vacation entitlement prorated using the formula set out in Article 13.04.

Benefits coverage under Article 15 will not apply when on an unpaid leave of absence or an accumulation of unpaid leaves of absence, exceeds twenty (20) working days in a calendar year.  A Resident may maintain coverage for benefits provided for under Article 15 of this Agreement for unpaid leave, including an unpaid leave arising from Article 5.04, exceeding twenty (20) working days by paying the Resident’s and the Employer’s share of the premiums for such coverage in advance of the unpaid leave of absence.