Leaves of Absence

Abstract:

A leave of absence is approved time away from your teaching position while under contract, as provided within the Provincial Collective Bargaining Agreement, your local collective bargaining agreement, by legislation or by mutual agreement. Full salary, partial salary or no salary at all may be provided during the period of leave.

It is important to assess your situation and determine the implications of a leave of absence in all aspects and particularly in continuity or entitlement to benefits. There may be preventative measures that will minimize the risk of any of these aspects being a problem in any given situation.

The primary focus of this brochure is to provide general information related to a leave of absence. Teachers seeking information on maternity, adoption or parental leave should refer to the Maternity and Parental Leaves and Benefits information sheet. Teachers on leave for medical reasons and teachers contemplating participating in a deferred salary leave plan should visit the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation website  or consult a senior administrative staff member at the Federation.