Problem
• How does this article impact the day-to-day operations? Are there any variations across industries?
• What are the key issues pertaining to the article, what words could be problematic or perceived as issues?
• Pull in any relevant case law or arbitration cases related to the article and discuss the outcome and what they could have done differently.
Reservist Leave An employee may be granted unpaid leave without the loss of service or seniority for the purpose of fulfilling his or her minimum training requirements to maintain their status in the Canadian Reserve Force. Such leave shall not exceed two weeks per calendar year. Requests must be made in writing and will be considered on an individual basis by the Employee's Department Head or designate. Such requests are to be submitted as far in advance as possible. Any requests for military leaves exceeding two weeks may be considered on an individual basis and if approved, service and seniority will accrue for the duration of the leave. An employee may be granted unpaid leave without loss of service or seniority for the purpose of fulfilling his or her obligations to the Canadian Military Reserve in accordance with the Employment Standards Act. Requests must be made in writing and will be considered on an individual basis by the 39 Employee's Department Head or designate. Such requests are to be submitted as far in advance as possible.