Unpaid Leave

From the League Contract Summary of Selected Articles

Employees are entitled to nine months of maternity or paternity leave.
Military leaves of absence will be granted in accordance with relevant law.
Leaves of absence up to three years for Union business may be granted for Employees with one or more years of service.
Leaves of absence for illness or injury for up to two years or an Employee’s length of service, whichever is less, are allowable with a doctor’s certification.
Other leaves of absence without pay will not be unreasonably denied by the Employer.
Employees will be reinstated to their former positions following return from an involuntary leave of absence. Upon return from a voluntary leave of absence Employees will be reinstated to their former position or another position within their same classification.