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LEAVE ABSENCE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-02-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Collective Agreements and Bargaining
- Remuneration (Personnel Management)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- leave of absence
1, record 1, English, leave%20of%20absence
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- LOA 2, record 1, English, LOA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This package provides you with important information needed when considering taking a leave of absence from the federal public service ... 3, record 1, English, - leave%20of%20absence
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conventions collectives et négociations
- Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- congé autorisé
1, record 1, French, cong%C3%A9%20autoris%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CA 2, record 1, French, CA
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La présente trousse contient des renseignements importants qui vous seront utiles si vous songez à prendre un congé autorisé de la fonction publique fédérale. 3, record 1, French, - cong%C3%A9%20autoris%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2011-08-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Working Practices and Conditions
- Collective Agreements and Bargaining
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- leave of absence
1, record 2, English, leave%20of%20absence
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- LOA 2, record 2, English, LOA
see observation
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- leave 3, record 2, English, leave
correct, noun
- absence with leave 4, record 2, English, absence%20with%20leave
correct
- authorized leave 5, record 2, English, authorized%20leave
correct
- authorized absence 5, record 2, English, authorized%20absence
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A period of time that one is to be away from his/her primary job, while maintaining the status of employee. 2, record 2, English, - leave%20of%20absence
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
leave of absence; LOA: term and abbreviation used at the Atomic Energy Control Board. 6, record 2, English, - leave%20of%20absence
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Régimes et conditions de travail
- Conventions collectives et négociations
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- absence autorisée
1, record 2, French, absence%20autoris%C3%A9e
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- congé autorisé 2, record 2, French, cong%C3%A9%20autoris%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- congé 3, record 2, French, cong%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Absence pour laquelle un employé a obtenu une autorisation préalable de la part de son employeur. 4, record 2, French, - absence%20autoris%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
absence autorisée : terme utilisé à la Commission de contrôle de l'énergie atomique. 5, record 2, French, - absence%20autoris%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Prácticas y condiciones de trabajo
- Convenios colectivos y negociaciones
- Compartimiento - Comisión Canadiense de Seguridad Nuclear
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- permiso para ausentarse
1, record 2, Spanish, permiso%20para%20ausentarse
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- licencia 1, record 2, Spanish, licencia
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-01-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Working Practices and Conditions
- Collective Agreements and Bargaining
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- on leave of absence
1, record 3, English, on%20leave%20of%20absence
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Régimes et conditions de travail
- Conventions collectives et négociations
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- en congé
1, record 3, French, en%20cong%C3%A9
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- en congé autorisé 1, record 3, French, en%20cong%C3%A9%20autoris%C3%A9
correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-05-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Working Practices and Conditions
- Collective Agreements and Bargaining
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- leave of absence
1, record 4, English, leave%20of%20absence
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- leave 2, record 4, English, leave
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Permission to be away from work or duty ... 3, record 4, English, - leave%20of%20absence
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A grant to an employee of time off from his job, generally without loss of seniority and with the right to reinstatement ... the leave of absence may be for a short period of time ... It may be/for longer periods but generally is not given for more than a year ... In general, leaves of absence for long periods of time are without pay, although some leaves in cases of illness may provide for full or part payment. 4, record 4, English, - leave%20of%20absence
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Régimes et conditions de travail
- Conventions collectives et négociations
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- autorisation d'absence
1, record 4, French, autorisation%20d%27absence
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- permis d'absence 1, record 4, French, permis%20d%27absence
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Autorisation orale ou écrite donnée à un travailleur de s'absenter de son poste pour des raisons précises et pour une période déterminée avec ou sans perte de salaire. 1, record 4, French, - autorisation%20d%27absence
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Prácticas y condiciones de trabajo
- Convenios colectivos y negociaciones
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- licencia
1, record 4, Spanish, licencia
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- permiso para ausentarse 1, record 4, Spanish, permiso%20para%20ausentarse
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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