MCCB POLICIES

Section 6 – Leaves And Absences

MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL

Title: Maternity Leave

Initial Date of Adoption: June 18, 1992

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Code Number: 6.3

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MATERNITY LEAVE

1. The first absence from duty for a visit to a physician's office or other clinic for diagnosis of a pregnancy does require the use of personal leave, but subsequent absences for treatment of this condition may be charged to major medical leave. 2. The point at which maternity leave commences is a matter for the employee and the employee's attending physician to determine. An employee should provide the Executive Director with written notification and obtain approval prior to commencing maternity leave. The notification should include the date the employee intends to leave, expected delivery date, and, if the employee intends to return to work, the date of expected return. If the employee does not intend to return to work, the position may be filled once maternity leave commences. If the employee does intend to return to work and the expected return date should change, the employee should notify the Executive Director as soon as possible. Notification of maternity leave should be given at least thirty (30) days prior to the date the employee expects the leave to begin.