Common use of First Period Clause in Contracts

First Period. During the twelve (12) months of protection for Non- Sworn employees and the first twelve (12) months of protection of Sworn employees after an injury, seniority shall continue to accrue and the City will hold the employee's position open for the employee's return (though the position may be filled on a temporary basis during the interim). If the employee is released to work during this period without restrictions or with restrictions which can be reasonably accommodated in that position, the employee will be returned to his or her former position at that time;