A teacher will retain and accrue seniority if absent from work because of:
i) Illness or disability up to the maximum days accumulated under the provisions of the collective agreement;
ii) Illness or disability while on unpaid medical leave and in receipt of benefits from the Manitoba Teachers’ Society Disability Benefits Plan to a maximum of 36 months. At the expiry of that 36 month period, the teacher shall retain but not accrue seniority;
iii) A leave of absence up to 30 calendar days;
iv) Sabbatical Leave;
v) Maternity Leave and Parental Leave in accordance with the Employment Standards Code;