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4.14 Marriage, Maternity and Parental Leave

Marriage

One (1) paid working day off is allowed for the marriage of the employee or one of his
children.

An employee may take one (1) day leave of absence for the marriage of a parent, brother,
sister or child of joint sound.

Maternity Leave Admissibility

The employee is entitled to a maternity leave according to:

Current Government legislation entitles employees to a combined Maternity/Parental leave,
without pay, of up to 52 weeks. However, during this leave of absence, employees may be
eligible to receive [EMPLOYEMENT INSURANCE] benefits in accordance with

[EMPLOYEMENT INSURANCE] eligibility rules. Employees that wish to benefit from
Parental Leave only are entitled to a leave of absence, without pay, of up to 37 weeks.

Notice:
a) The employee must provide in writing to the company, at least three weeks in

advance the date of the beginning of her maternity leave and the date envisaged of
her return to work. A medical certificate attesting of the date envisaged of the birth

must accompany the notice.

b) The notice can be less than 3 weeks if the medical certificate attests need for the

employee to cease working within a less time. If physical dangers are possible, the
employee will be assigned to other tasks while preserving the rights and preferences

connected to her regular position.
Complications:
If the employee or the child suffers from complications preventing the return to work at the

end of the maternity leave, the employee will have to forward a medical certificate to the
company. The employee will be entitled to a prolongation of her maternity leave, which can
reach a 52-week maximum including the parental leave.

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