Compassionate Care. Leave Compassionate care leave shall be granted by the City, in accordance with Employment Standards Code requirements, to a primary caregiver who is caring for a seriously ill family member at risk of death within 26 weeks. 8.03.02.01 Compassionate care shall be applied for in writing, at the earliest possible date, allowing for 2 weeks notice prior to the start date of the leave, when circumstances permit. Employees must provide a certificate issued by the physician caring for the ill family member. The medical certificate must include information to confirm eligibility for the leave as outlined in the Code. 8.03.02.02 Compassionate care leave will be without pay and shall be for a maximum period of 8 weeks. The 8 weeks of leave must fall within the 26-week window as established by the medical certificate. A leave may be broken into 2 different periods. The 2nd period of leave must be taken before the 26-week window expires. A leave period must be at least 1 week long. If the family member does not pass away, but is still gravely ill and requires the care and support of the employee, the employee may initiate another leave application within the next 26 week window. 8.03.02.03 The employee may elect to continue to participate in the City's benefit plans in accordance with the provisions of Article 8.03.10
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