Pregnancy leave

(1) A police officer who has been in the Department for not less than two years and who is pregnant may, subject to the conditions stated in paragraph (3) of this regulation, be granted (a) for a period of forty-two days immediately preceding the date on which the birth of her child is expected; and (b) for the same period from and including such date. 22 Police (2) During each of the periods of leave mentioned in paragraph (1) of this regulation, she may receive– (a) full pay for a period equal to one-half of the vacation leave for which she is eligible together with one-half of the amount of sick leave up to thirty-two days for which she was eligible and did not take during the preceding twenty-four months; (b) half-pay for the remainder of each of such periods or for a period of twelve weeks, whichever is less. (3) The leave for which provision is made in paragraph (1) of this regulation will be granted to an officer on not more than three occasions and only once in any period of twelve months. (4) Leave granted under the provisions of paragraph (1) of this regulation shall be deducted from any vacation leave and sick leave for which the officer is eligible. (5) Leave will only be granted under the provisions of paragraph (1) of this regulation in cases where the Police Officer concerned notifies the Commissioner of Police of the probable necessity for such leave at the first opportunity. (6) In calculating service for purposes of probation or increments in pay, leave granted under this regulation shall be disregarded.