100. An officer who has chosen reinstatement within the sector may, upon authorization from his employer and in accordance with his reinstatement plan, obtain one or more leaves without pay. The employer may not refuse to grant such leave without pay without valid reason. The total duration of the leaves shall not exceed 36 months. Such leave without pay is included in the reinstatement period. During his leave without pay, the officer may continue to participate in the group insurance plans in accordance with section 33.
O.C. 1218-96, s. 100; M.O. 2015-003, s. 4; M.O. 2020-040, s. 4.