The employee requesting maternity leave must file a written request with
the Human Resource Department on a form provided by the Human Resource Department
at least thirty (30) days prior to the requested date of leave. The dates
provided for this leave must be from a date certain to a date certain. A physician's
statement, on a form provided by the Human Resource Department, must accompany
the request for maternity leave.
The maternity leave may be extended to a later specified date as long as
the total period of leave, including the requested extension, does not exceed
one (1) year. A written request for extension of leave must be filed with
the Human Resource Department at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration
of the original request.
Prior to returning from maternity leave, the employee shall submit to the
Human Resource Department a doctor's statement confirming her physical fitness
to return to duty.
Adoption Leave
The employee requesting adoption leave must file a written request with
the Human Resource Department on a form provided by the Human Resource Department
as soon as the employee is notified of the date to receive the child. The
dates provided for this leave must be from a date certain to a date certain.
The adoption leave may be extended to a later specified date as long as
the total period of leave, including the requested extension, does not exceed
one (1) year. A written request for extension of leave must be filed with
the Human Resource Department at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration
of the original request.