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Special pregnancy-related leave and sick leave

In force

(1)

This section applies if—

(a)

an employee’s pregnancy ends before the expected date of birth, other than by the birth of a living child or stillborn child; or

(b)

before an employee starts birth-related leave, the employee suffers illness related to the employee’s pregnancy.

(2)

For as long as a health practitioner certifies leave is necessary, the employee is entitled to the following types of leave—

(a)

unpaid leave (special pregnancy-related leave);

(b)

paid sick leave, either instead of, or as well as, special pregnancy-related leave.

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