Updated Policy and Procedure Handbook - GoodLife Fitness

Return to WorkOn expiry of a Pregnancy Leave, an associate who returns to work will be reinstated in thesame position held prior to the leave, or if that position is not available, in a comparableposition with not less than the same wages and benefits.An associate who is entitled to Parental Leave in addition to Pregnancy Leave mustcommence that leave upon the expiry of Pregnancy Leave, unless the child has not yetcome into the care and control of the associate._________________________________________________________________________Ending a leave earlier than planned or not returning to GoodLifeAn associate may end a pregnancy leave earlier than planned provided she gives at least4 weeks of written notice of the date on which she intends to return to work. An associatewho does not intend to return to work after the leave ends, is required to provide at least 4weeks of written notice of termination. Failing to return to work upon the expiry of aPregnancy Leave without written notice of termination will be treated as a voluntarilyresignation effective on the expiry of the leave.Please refer to the ‘Pregnancy Leave Questions and Answers’ for further details andinformation.Parental/Adoption Leave[back to top]Pregnancy/Parental Leave Form for ManagersManagers of associates taking a pregnancy/parental leave must fill out the“Pregnancy/Parental Request and Vacation Form” and send it topolicies@goodlifefitness.com_________________________________________________________________________Congratulations!! In this document you will find all of the information you need to knowregarding your Parental or Adoption leave.________________________________________________________________________Checklist1. Read the ‘Pregnancy and Parental Leave Questions and Answers’2. Give your manager written notice based on your provinces minimum required period ofnotice before your leave begins.3. Provide post dates cheques and contact payroll is you wish to continue health benefitswhile on Pregnancy Leave.Apply for Paternity Benefits through Employment Insurance. http://www100.hrdcdrhc.gc.ca/ae-ei/dem-app/english/home2.htmlbecause associate’s don’t receive wagesfrom GoodLife for the duration of their leave.Who can take Parental Leave?An associate who has completed the required length of employment and who is theparent of a child is entitled to job protected Parental/Adoption Leave without pay up tothe maximum period based on the province. The associate may apply for paternitybenefits from Employment Insurance.In addition to birth parents and adoptive parents, an individual is considered to be a parentof a child for the purpose of this policy, if he/she is in a long-lasting relationship (e.g.marriage; common law relationship; same-sex partnership) with a birth parent or adoptiveparent of a child and intends to treat that child as his/her own child."Child" means a new-born child of the parent and, in the case of an adopted child, a childwho has not reached the age of compulsory school attendance."Parent" means the father or mother of a new-born child and includes a person with whomConfidential and Proprietary Information of GoodLife Fitness Clubs | V16 October 2009 52