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| maternity benefits |
charter |
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Summary:
Maternity period as stated in ss. 18(2) is found not to allow any flexibility with respect to start and end dates. It cannot be interrupted by reason of paid sick leave. Charter argument raised and thoroughly examined with respect to extensions provided in cases of hospitalized newborn children.
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Sub-Issue 1: |
Sub-Issue 2: |
Sub-Issue 3: |
| maternity benefits |
weeks payable |
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Summary:
Claimant's maternity leave was interrupted by a 3-month paid sick leave after which she returned on maternity leave. Held that the Board was correct in concluding that ss.18(2) contained no provision for allowing any flexibility with respect to start and end dates of the maternity period.
